Evidence Early Reptiles Were First Vertebrates to Live on Dry River Plains
It has long been suspected by scientists that reptiles were the first to make the continental interiors their home. A new discovery of trackways proves this theory. Read more
Links found between ocean temperature and marine biodiversity
A Dalhousie-lead a team of scientists mapped and analyzed global biodiversity patterns for over 11,000 marine species ranging from tiny zooplankton to sharks and whales. Read more
Decline of Microscopic Algae a Sign of Larger Problem
Dalhousie University researcher Daniel Boyce is studying the levels of phytoplankton in the world's oceans. The first comprehensive study of phytoplankton levels reveals some interesting conclusio... Read more
Health Mentors Program to benefit Dal students across faculties
Dalhousie University is launching an innovative mentorship program in September which will link “health mentors,” adult volunteers experiencing chronic illness, with an interprofessional s... Read more
Dalhousie welcomes new deans in law and arts and social sciences
Dalhousie welcomes two leading academics as deans. Kimberley Brooks in Dalhousie's Schulich School of Law and Robert Summerby-Murray in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Read more
On-call physician-robot dispatched to remote Labrador
People living in Nain, Newfoundland and Labrador, now have access to faster, more comprehensive health care. A Remote Presence Robotic System has been installed at the Nain Community Clinic, enabling ... Read more
Halifax physicians recognized by Canadian Paediatric Society for outstanding contributions to child and youth health
Recognized as the highest honor in Canadian paediatrics, the Canadian Paediatric Society’s (CPS) awards program has named four Halifax pediatricians as 2010 award recipients. The physicians are ... Read more
Dal’s Resilience Research Centre to host second international conference
Dalhousie University’s Resilience Research Centre – part of the School of Social Work – will host speakers from around the world from June 7-10. The conference will examine how peopl... Read more
Dalhousie students talk science with area schools
On May 27, about 100 kids from Cornwallis and Gorsebrook Junior High Schools in Halifax came to Dalhousie to compete in the All Science Challenge. The event was organized by local members of Let&rsquo... Read more
Dalhousie to train researchers to tackle the most pressing issues of our time
The government of Canada has awarded two research projects at Dalhousie more than $3 million over six years to help young researchers develop their skills and prepare for the workforce. Read more
