Research
How do you know a bowhead whale is feeding? It’s all in the way it moves, shows study
For years, scientists studying bowhead whales have relied on a simple idea: if a whale makes a long, square or U-shaped dive, it’s feeding time. A new study demonstrates that assumption may not hold water.
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Thursday, May 14, 2026
HÂþ» research suggests a popular nitrate supplement may hinder key exercise-driven heart improvements in females, highlighting overlooked sex differences and raising questions about long-term cardiovascular effects.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
HÂþ» researchers are tackling a critical climate question—whether the ocean can safely remove carbon dioxide at scale—while positioning Nova Scotia as a global leader in carbon removal innovation.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
HÂþ» is helping to prepare Canada’s defence community for AI-supported command and control, including fast developing Arctic surveillance scenarios, by simulating how humans and intelligent systems make decisions together under pressure.
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Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Killam scholars and fellows represent some of the best and brightest research HÂþ» has to offer as attendees at a recent celebration event got to see first hand.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Millions die every year due to bacterial infections that are growing more resistant to antibiotics. Dal researchers and their partners are addressing that threat head-on.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
HÂþ» ranked at 107 out of 1,744 participating institutions in the latest global sustainability ranking from QS, cracking the top 100 on a range of measures and placing 12th out of 32 institutions in Canada.
Updates to Canada’s Copyright Act bring consumers closer to the ‘right to repair’ your devices
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Two new bills will amend the Copyright Act to protect consumers’ right to repair their possessions. But more work is needed, including ensuring that manufacturers make their devices repairable.
Friday, December 6, 2024
Former youth in care deserve equitable educational opportunities. Better longitudinal data is needed around how youth and adults successfully transition to and complete post-secondary education.