/news.html Dal News - Research Fri, 27 Feb 2026 22:35:48 GMT 2026-02-27T22:35:48Z /news/2026/02/27/ai-nova-scotia-future.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A community panel this week at Halifax Central Library brought researchers and policymakers together to demystify AI and consider its emerging uses throughout Nova Scotia. Computer Science Research Management Agriculture News Community & Culture Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:12:00 GMT /news/2026/02/27/ai-nova-scotia-future.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Emily MacKinnon 2026-02-27T16:12:00Z /news/2026/02/27/chris-moore-guilt-interview.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews In his new book, psychologist Dr. Chris Moore challenges popular assumptions about guilt and explains why this uncomfortable feeling may be one of our most useful. Research Psychology Science Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/02/27/chris-moore-guilt-interview.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews The Conversation Canada 2026-02-27T12:30:00Z /news/2026/02/26/sciographies-dina-rogers.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A young scientist shares her journey from two cultures into biochemistry and her drive to create new solutions for plastic waste. Research Science Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:40:00 GMT /news/2026/02/26/sciographies-dina-rogers.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Jocelyn Adams Moss 2026-02-26T13:40:00Z /news/2026/02/25/aquatron-dalhousie-seawater.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A fifty-year-old system was recently replaced with modern infrastructure designed to protect marine life and support world-class ocean research. Facilities Management Research News Community & Culture Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/02/25/aquatron-dalhousie-seawater.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Mary Jane Webber 2026-02-25T12:30:00Z /news/2026/02/26/dalsolutions-human-ai-defend-canada-sovereignty-national-security.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews pilipiliÂþ»­ 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. Research Health Professions Health and Human Performance Wed, 25 Feb 2026 04:00:00 GMT /news/2026/02/26/dalsolutions-human-ai-defend-canada-sovereignty-national-security.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Andrew Riley 2026-02-25T04:00:00Z /news/2026/02/24/anxiety-genetics-study-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A landmark global study co‑led by Dalhousie researchers offers the clearest picture yet of anxiety’s biological roots, revealing why some people are more vulnerable and where future treatments may emerge. Medicine Research Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/02/24/anxiety-genetics-study-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dayna Park 2026-02-24T12:30:00Z /news/2026/02/19/sciographies-rob-lennox.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Sciographies follows Dr. Rob Lennox’s path from early fascination with the ocean to leading the Ocean Tracking Network and unlocking secrets of marine-animal migration worldwide. Research Oceans Ocean Tracking Network Science News Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/02/19/sciographies-rob-lennox.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Jocelyn Adams Moss 2026-02-19T12:30:00Z /news/2026/02/20/cuba-u-s--future.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Cuba is on the brink of one of the worst social and economic catastrophes since the 1959 revolution. If the international community ignores Cuba today, a humanitarian nightmare will unfold soon, writes Dal's Dr. Robert Huish. Research International Development Studies Arts and Social Sciences Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/02/20/cuba-u-s--future.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Robert Huish 2026-02-17T12:30:00Z /news/2026/02/13/tkms-dalhousie-mou.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A new partnership between Dalhousie and TKMS aims to boost dual‑use innovation, advance Arctic‑ready submarine research, and open fresh learning and commercialization opportunities for Canadian researchers and students. Research News Engineering Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:22:00 GMT /news/2026/02/13/tkms-dalhousie-mou.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Andrew Riley 2026-02-13T14:22:00Z /news/2026/02/13/dr--rita-orji-appointed-to-un-s-new-scientific-panel-on-artifici.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dr. Rita Orji is one of 40 global AI experts named to the new panel, further recognition internationally for her research in persuasive technology and human-centred AI. Computer Science Research News Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/02/13/dr--rita-orji-appointed-to-un-s-new-scientific-panel-on-artifici.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Emily MacKinnon 2026-02-13T12:30:00Z /news/2026/02/12/sciographies-john-batt.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dal’s Sciographies kicks off its new season with John Batt, longtime Aquatron manager, sharing his lifelong passion for marine life and the vital conservation work happening inside Canada’s largest aquatic research facility. Research Oceans Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/02/12/sciographies-john-batt.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Jocelyn Adams Moss 2026-02-12T12:30:00Z /news/2026/02/10/dal-solutions-data-mapping-national-security.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Through a research partnership with Calian, pilipiliÂþ»­ is helping defence and government leaders understand how everyday digital activity creates exploitable cyber risk and how to mitigate it before it becomes an operational vulnerability. Computer Science Research Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:00:00 GMT /news/2026/02/10/dal-solutions-data-mapping-national-security.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Andrew Riley 2026-02-10T09:00:00Z /news/2026/02/04/sciographies-podcast-science-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Sciographies returns next week with a brand-new season of stories that spotlight the people and discoveries shaping science at pilipiliÂþ»­. Research Alumni Science Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/02/04/sciographies-podcast-science-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Jocelyn Adams Moss 2026-02-04T12:30:00Z /news/2026/02/02/canada-arctic-aquifers.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews New Dalhousie research reveals how Arctic permafrost aquifers that store and move groundwater are expected to shift as temperatures and sea levels rise. Research Engineering Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/02/02/canada-arctic-aquifers.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Alison Auld 2026-02-02T12:30:00Z /news/2026/01/28/mining-assessments-canada-paper.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A sweeping 50‑year analysis by Dal researchers tracing half a century of mining assessments uncovered inconsistencies and missing information, findings published in FACETS that could shape Canada’s approach to future resource development. Research News Science Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:30:00 GMT /news/2026/01/28/mining-assessments-canada-paper.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Alison Auld 2026-01-28T14:30:00Z /news/2026/01/20/openthink-your-way-to-a-scholarship-and-conference-funding.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A doctoral student shares how a travel grant and academic training boosted her research momentum and opened doors to connect her work with wider audiences. Research Student Life Graduate Studies Mon, 19 Jan 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/01/20/openthink-your-way-to-a-scholarship-and-conference-funding.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Graduate Studies 2026-01-19T12:30:00Z /news/2026/01/12/-openthink-has-helped-me-grow-as-a-scholar-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dal's OpenThink program helps PhDs showcase their research impact and dive into the world of public scholarship. For 2025 participant Lindsay Van Dam, it's become an essential part of her overall PhD experience. Research Student Life Graduate Studies Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:30:00 GMT /news/2026/01/12/-openthink-has-helped-me-grow-as-a-scholar-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Graduate Studies 2026-01-12T12:30:00Z /news/2026/01/12/ask-an-expert-sedative-use-atlantic-canada.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Rates of chronic prescription sedative use among older adults are roughly two to three times the Canadian average in parts of Atlantic Canada. In this Q&A, Dr. David Gardner discusses the phenomenon and outlines findings of a recent clinical trial on strategies to help address it. Research Psychiatry Pharmacy Medicine Health Professions Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT /news/2026/01/12/ask-an-expert-sedative-use-atlantic-canada.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Alison Auld 2026-01-12T12:00:00Z /news/2026/01/09/dr-omisoore-dryden-crc-black-health-studies.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dr. OmiSoore Dryden brings visionary leadership to the School of Nursing and the Faculty of Health as Canada Research Chair in Black Health Studies: Antiracism in Health Education and Practice. Research Health Professions Fri, 09 Jan 2026 11:15:00 GMT /news/2026/01/09/dr-omisoore-dryden-crc-black-health-studies.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dawn Morrison 2026-01-09T11:15:00Z /news/2025/12/19/highly-cited-researchers.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews For the second straight year, three Dal faculty members made the list of Highly Cited Researchers compiled by data analytics company Clarivate. We asked them to share an international collaboration that helped them increase their reach. Medicine Research Science Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMT /news/2025/12/19/highly-cited-researchers.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kenneth Conrad 2025-12-19T10:00:00Z /news/2025/12/17/global-ranking-academic-subjects.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dalhousie leapt forward in the 2025 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects, with impressive gains across multiple disciplines. Research News Wed, 17 Dec 2025 13:30:00 GMT /news/2025/12/17/global-ranking-academic-subjects.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Matt Reeder 2025-12-17T13:30:00Z /news/2025/12/17/vitamins-ocean-research.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dal researchers have discovered seasonal changes in B-vitamin production by tiny ocean life, affecting marine ecosystems and the nutritional value of the seafood we eat. Research Science Oceanography Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:30:00 GMT /news/2025/12/17/vitamins-ocean-research.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Kenneth Conrad 2025-12-17T12:30:00Z /news/2025/12/11/whales-dolphins-working-together.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews New research suggests the two top predators have forged a co-operative rather than competitive relationship to find and feast on salmon off B.C. coast. Research Oceans Oceans Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:15:00 GMT /news/2025/12/11/whales-dolphins-working-together.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Alison Auld 2025-12-11T16:15:00Z /news/2025/12/11/transforming-research-landscapes--celebrating-dal-s-killam-schol.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dalhousie’s Killam Celebration shone a light on groundbreaking research and honoured those scholars shaping global innovation, while unveiling a bold new vision for the prestigious Killam Doctoral Scholarship launching next year. Research News Graduate Studies Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:30:00 GMT /news/2025/12/11/transforming-research-landscapes--celebrating-dal-s-killam-schol.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Mia Samardzic 2025-12-10T12:30:00Z /news/2025/12/05/rita-orji-african-academy-of-sciences.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Computer Science professor Dr. Rita Orji was one of only two women scholars in engineering, technology, and applied sciences elected to the AAS in 2025. Computer Science Research News Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:30:00 GMT /news/2025/12/05/rita-orji-african-academy-of-sciences.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Emily MacKinnon 2025-12-05T12:30:00Z