Leaps over tall grasses in a single bound
November 19, 2008
Researchers determine the spittlebug uses a catapult-like mechanism, much like a Mongol warrior's compound bow, to achieve its jumping prowess.
A respect for traditional knowledge
November 13, 2008
Architecture professor Richard Kroeker is awarded the Erich Schelling Foundation 2008 Architecture Medal.
What attracts the psychopath?
November 13, 2008
New research reveals people who rate highly for psychopatic traits are highly attuned to the vulnerable.
Life on Mars
October 31, 2008
In this excerpt from their upcoming book Little Rain Men, Charlene and David Croft describe what autism means to them.
Vaccines and autism: there's no link
October 31, 2008
"There has been so much emphasis on the potential link between vaccines and autism, and not enough attention to the fact that diseases like measles can be fatal for children who are not immunized," says Susan Bryson, Dalhousie's Joan and Jack Chair in Autism Research.
Research that makes waves
October 06, 2008
Two years ago, Boris Worm's research hit like a bombshell, predicting the collapse of fish populations within 50 years. In response, other scientists propose privatising fish stocks to avert disaster.
A research leader in the social sciences
August 29, 2008
Dalhousie professors receive funding support from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
Maiden voyage
July 18, 2008
The DalBlimp will be used to photograph and monitor eelgrass beds—the "rainforests" of the Atlantic
Protecting the brain
July 09, 2008
Donald Weaver isn’t interested in treating the symptoms of Alzheimer’s and epilepsy—there are already drugs that can do that—he wants to obliterate their root causes
Is a hands-free phone safer?
July 03, 2008
Dalhousie PhD student Yoko Ishigami concludes that hands-free devices may be even more dangerous than hand-held while driving.
The long run
June 26, 2008
Why don't people stick to exercise or diet regimes when they know behavioral change for the long haul will make them feel better? Motivational expert Michael Vallis says most people fall over emotional hurdles, and end up going two steps forward, three steps back.
Children at risk
June 20, 2008
Why aren't parents putting their children in booster seats? Dalhousie's Beth Bruce is investigating.
A safer place for right whales
June 06, 2008
Aliant and the Oceanography Department at Dalhousie have collaborated on an innovative whale research initiative: monitoring ship compliance with the "area to be avoided," a crucial whale habitat in the Roseway Basin
Digging into the issues
May 29, 2008
In recent decades, questions about who "owns" or has the right to benefit from the past have emerged as highly contentious issues in archaeology and related disciplines.
Minister of Industry welcomes investment
May 16, 2008
With $2-million in funding from Lockheed Martin, Dalhousie will carry out basic scientific research in the area of quantum computing, physics and material sciences.
An Atlantic Canadian first
May 15, 2008
Dr. David Hoskin is named to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation — Atlantic Region Endowed Chair in Breast Cancer Research
The high road
May 14, 2008
Mark Asbridge is researching the risk of cannabis use behind the wheel
'The invisible disease'
May 12, 2008
Dalhousie professor emerita Barbara Keddy discusses theories of causes and types of treatments for fibromyalgia
Reovirus for the good
May 07, 2008
A highly respected virologist and cancer biologist, Patrick Lee has championed the development of reovirus as a potential treatment for cancer. His research has received ongoing support from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research.
Yellow submarine
May 07, 2008
Underwater robots help answer key questions about the ocean and global climate changes.
When genetics and geology meet
May 05, 2008
A team of researchers use molecular genetics to explore historic patterns of population crashes and explosions of two native species of Patagonian fish
A Canlit champion
April 29, 2008
English prof. Dean Irvine marshals forces to bring attention to an earlier generation of Canlit giants
The blind can see
April 28, 2008
Gautam Awatramani and other neuroscientists developed a strategy to restore visual functions in mice with retinal degenerative diseases—a major advancement in retinal disease research.
Capturing the carbon cocktail
April 25, 2008
The federal government provides $5 million to support carbon capture and storage (CCS) research in Nova Scotia.
Where the truth lies
April 22, 2008
Research out of Stephen Porter's Forensic Psychology Lab at Dalhousie University probes whether the face will betray a deceiver's true emotions
A celebration of research
April 22, 2008
Dalhousie University honours its newest Canada Research Chairs and recipients of the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) Leader's Opportunity Fund
Bottoms up
April 17, 2008
Documenting the history of pollution in Halifax Harbour
Study on violence coming soon
April 14, 2008
Dal professor Donald Clairmont is preparing the hotly anticipated report for the Mayor's Roundtable on Violence
Network of Knowledge
April 03, 2008
Revolutionizing the way our health care system understands and treats dementia and Alzheimer's disease
Forecasting tsunami threats
March 28, 2008
Dalhousie forms partnership with University of Madras to study tsunami patterns
A workout with bounce
February 27, 2008
Pogo workout provides kids with vigorous exercise
A ray of sunshine
February 25, 2008
Could Vitamin D be the "new aspirin"?
The politics of identity
February 21, 2008
Fulbright scholar Marilyn Thomas-Houston sees intriguing commonalities in the lives of black Nova Scotians and African-Americans in the south
Kids with asthma stand to benefit
January 22, 2008
New company Thorasys receives ACOA funding to bring breakthrough device to market
Ideas for open spaces as people places
December 19, 2007
Dalhousie students brainstorm ideas to improve the urban landscape
Research that matters
December 18, 2007
Outfront Magazine brings together research stories from all corners of Dalhousie
Cool new classes offered
December 17, 2007
A variety of new classes are being offered to Dalhousie students in January.
Wild salmon vulnerable
December 13, 2007
Experts raise serious concerns about the expansion of industrial fish farming
Safety advocate awarded fellowship
December 05, 2007
Stacy Ackroyd receives the Dr. David Rippey Patient Safety Fellowship Award
New this fall: Dal on TV
December 05, 2007
Dalhousie's research stories are told on the documentary series, The Life Changers
Larger than life
November 30, 2007
Is obesity an individual problem? Or are there other reasons why North Americans are fat?
Let's all play ball
November 16, 2007
Sports governing bodies should do more to encourage immigrants in sports — Dal study
Surgical wait times report released
November 16, 2007
Report by Dalhousie's Dept. of Surgery includes plan to reduce surgical wait times
Dalhousie tops the list
October 30, 2007
Magazine releases its Best Places to Work in Academia
The singing manuscript
October 25, 2007
Music from the long-lost Salzinnes Antiphonal to be performed in concert
Survey says...
October 24, 2007
MPs are lacking in knowledge about health research
Shining a light on research
October 24, 2007
The Faculty of Health Professions celebrates research successes
Life after graduation
October 22, 2007
Grad Studies Fair lets students investigate options for further education
Where ideas can germinate
October 19, 2007
Brain Repair Centre to anchor $42-million Life Sciences Research Institute
Unearthing the story of slavery
October 18, 2007
Nova Scotia's Curator of Archaeology digs into the history of slavery for her PhD at Dal
Whales for the saving
October 16, 2007
Dal research leads to the establishment of a protected area for endangered whales
Going that extra mile
October 12, 2007
Dr. Paola Marignani runs — and picks apples — for the cure
'Knowledge is power'
October 03, 2007
Dal partnering in research aimed at boosting economic development of aboriginal peoples
Detecting deception
October 02, 2007
Dalhousie study finds motivated lie catchers more likely to make mistakes
Protection for marine species needed
September 28, 2007
"I don't think we're sending the right signal to the international community," says Dr. Jeffrey Hutchings
Making the list
September 28, 2007
Habitat loss and disturbance are the biggest threats facing species, says Jeffrey Hutchings
Mining the past
September 26, 2007
Dr. Allan Marble digs into the history of engineering studies in Nova Scotia
Understanding ocean colour
September 24, 2007
Dal oceanographer Marlon Lewis a key member of NASA team which put orbiter in space a decade ago
Observing the ocean
September 24, 2007
Dal scientists with the Centre for Marine Prediction share the information they've gathered
Underwater Weather
September 19, 2007
Researchers from the Centre for Marine Environmental Protection to show off "neat stuff"
Three new Canada Research Chairs for Dal
September 10, 2007
The Canada Research Chair program aims to make Canada tops in the world for R&D
Soaking up learning
August 27, 2007
Exchange student aims to establish neuroscience program at university in Nigeria
Towards an educated discourse
August 27, 2007
New Facebook groups aim to educate about animal care practices at Dalhousie
Cache and release
August 24, 2007
Scientist says birds use memories of past experiences to plan for the future
Taking the research plunge
August 20, 2007
Swimmer and science student Stephanie Flynn caps off her summer with a trip to Nunavut
At the bottom of the deep blue sea
August 16, 2007
Marine biology students get glimpse of ecosystems two kilometres below the ocean surface
Behaving like animals
August 15, 2007
Animal behaviour experts gather in Halifax for International Ethological Congress
Fugitive pieces
August 08, 2007
PhD student Marcus Juodis is studying the mindset of offenders on the run
Travelling tuna
August 06, 2007
Dalhousie ocean researchers chart course for Atlantic bluefin tuna stocks
We have liftoff
August 04, 2007
Dalhousie researchers relieved to see Phoenix mission safely underway
Dal to NASA: "Give us a good ride"
August 03, 2007
Lidar-equipped Phoenix is set to begin its journey to Mars aboard a Delta II rocket
Side by Side
August 01, 2007
Undergrads learn from mentors and each other while working in the lab
A whale of a tale
July 24, 2007
Dal master's students Marie Auger-Méthé embarks on a summer of research in the high Arctic
Eye of the tiger
July 18, 2007
Dal prof argues Ireland's Celtic Tiger is a "paper tiger"
Making mutants
July 17, 2007
Scholarship student Ava Vila is cooking up mutant viruses in the laboratory
The latest in Godcasting
July 16, 2007
Christopher Helland differentiates between religion online and online religion
Think again
July 12, 2007
Despite assumptions, children with Down syndrome can be adept at multiple languages
She's the Mann
July 11, 2007
German student explores the fiction writing of late Dal prof Elisabeth Mann Borgese
Taking an axe to the Tree of Life
July 11, 2007
Darwin's Tree of Life model still draws controversy, now for different reasons
Ending medication mistakes
July 10, 2007
Harkness Associate Dr. Neil McKinnon to embark on major study
From starfish to starships
July 09, 2007
Oceanographer-turned-astronaut always up for a challenge
The countdown is on
July 09, 2007
A Canadian weather station will blast off as part of the Phoenix Mars Lander next month
How safe are wireless networks?
July 04, 2007
NSERC-supported research will investigate security challenges of wireless networks
A nose for success
July 03, 2007
Nasal vaccine could generate immunity throughout the body, says Dr. Jun Wang
Tough times for turtles
June 29, 2007
Efforts to aid in the survival of leatherback turtles net Halifax couple a national award
Seizing opportunity
June 26, 2007
Student's research at Dalhousie leads to Cambridge and $25,000 scholarship
A 'triple crown' announcement
June 26, 2007
Dalhousie, Halifax Regional Water Commission and NSERC pool research resources
A question of rights
June 19, 2007
Doctoral student Elaine Craig is awarded a prestigious $150,000 Trudeau scholarship
Developing Canadian talent
June 18, 2007
SSHRC awards grants for research in the humanities and social sciences
Research in motion
June 15, 2007
How does the brain know how to move the eyes? David Westwood is investigating.
Dalhousie researchers awarded top prizes
June 12, 2007
Graduate students Connie Adsett and Erin Johnson are awarded NSERC's Andre Hamer Prizes
Innovation rewarded
June 08, 2007
CFI's Leaders Opportunity Fund assists universities in attracting and keeping leading researchers
Nurturing the next generation
June 01, 2007
Meagan Timney is among several Dalhousie researchers supported by SSHRC funding
The perfect pitch
June 01, 2007
Dal grad receives prestigious SSHRC scholarship
Looking in their genes
June 01, 2007
Robert Beiko is developing new computational methods to examine what's in the "bacterial black box"
Dal researchers reap $18 million in funding
May 29, 2007
NSERC funding boosts Dalhousie's reputation as a research-focused university
Anniversary of hope
May 02, 2007
Dr. Donald Weaver receives $1 million to fund Alzheimer's research
Explaining the inexplicable
April 18, 2007
What is known about the psychology of school shooters?
"They were our colleagues"
April 18, 2007
Forensic psychologist discusses the Virginia shooting
Tigers may be great, but who's watching?
April 16, 2007
University sport offers the best action to see locally, but audience is thin
The real Dreamgirls
April 12, 2007
Dr. Jacqueline Warwick's book, Girl Groups, Girl Culture, delves into the music of the 1960s
Federal budget makes LSRI commitment
April 10, 2007
Dalhousie's LSRI is one of seven centres of excellence to receive a funding commitment
Scallop shortage
March 29, 2007
Ransom Myers' legacy continues with latest groundbreaking research
Manageable risk
March 28, 2007
Dalhousie professor says children need to experience risks
Outstanding researcher recognized
March 23, 2007
Andrew Roger receives prestigious Steacie Memorial Fellowship
Detective work that makes waves
March 07, 2007
The earthquakes of 2004 and 1700 - and the tsunamis they created - have many parallels
Traumatic events recalled with clarity
March 01, 2007
Dr. Steve Porter's research group has now moved on to concealed-emotions research
Dance therapy
February 21, 2007
Music explored as a way to fight Parkinson's
Green machine
February 14, 2007
Prof. Bill Freedman favours direct action to saving environment
Fish and chips
February 13, 2007
Global underwater research initiative to be based at Dalhousie
True crime
January 11, 2007
Dr. Steve Porter delves into the fascinating world of criminal psychology
From Nietzsche to Nowhere Man
December 11, 2006
Fab Four and philosophy explored in new book
Sea urchins to cancer research
August 31, 2006
Co-op program keeps students busy
Titanic discovery
August 08, 2006
New bacterial life found
Excellence in scholarship
June 13, 2006
Dal profs receive Fulbrights
A generous gift
June 09, 2006
Largest DMRF contribution announced
Celebrating our own
June 07, 2006
New research publication launched
Sound science
June 02, 2006
Bone conduction research
Praise for Pharmacy professor
May 04, 2006
Ingrid Sketris receives health research award
On the Margins
April 27, 2006
African Canadian women and health care in NS
It's elemental
March 28, 2006
Chemistry research drives technology
Revolutionary research
March 17, 2006
Dr. John Gosse wins national award
Mistaken identity
March 10, 2006
Dr. Brent Johnston, the CRC in Inflammation and Immunity.
Alternative solutions
February 28, 2006
Exploring new energy sources
Concrete ideas, solid research
February 13, 2006
How to make concrete stronger
Cosmic clues to Earth's past
January 30, 2006
What can cosmic rays tell us?
Promoting health with research
January 20, 2006
CRC in Health Promotion Renee Lyons
Journey to Discovery
January 19, 2006
LSRI plans unveiled
Do these genes make me look "fat?"
January 13, 2006
Using genetics to find new treatments for life-threatening diseases
Clean water, safer foods
January 06, 2006
What connects bacteria and illness?
From idea to innovation
December 14, 2005
Industry Liaison and Innovation Office opens
Geography, Globes and GIS
November 25, 2005
Dalhousie on the map
Innovative connections
November 16, 2005
Innovative new lab opens
The right "stuff"
November 14, 2005
Investigating the matter of materials
Nationally recognized for research excellence - again
October 24, 2005
Science Watch rates Dalhousie #1 in Materials Science, Psychology and Psychiatry
What I did this summer
September 06, 2005
Real research. Real teaching. For these students, the best summer jobs were right here at Dal.
Bubbles explained
September 01, 2005
Everyone knows that all bubbles are round. Right? Kristen Loyst investigates the answer, and tells us why it´s important
Around the world on 90 channels
August 16, 2005
Researchers report that media outreach generated positive and stimulating public discussion about their findings. Despite the time commitment it has taken to get the story out, the benefits make the effort worthwhile. "We´ve been working on this for years. That extra two weeks to get it out and get people to notice is so worth it," says Dr. Boris Worm.
Conserving ´interesting and weird´ fish species
July 28, 2005
Dr. Paul Bentzen´s research team is concerned with understanding and conserving non-commercial fish species - such as the wolffish and the whitefish - as part of a focus on conservation biology. Many of these species are in decline because they are either caught as by-catch or have their habitats destroyed.
Springboard takes research to the market
June 21, 2005
Springboard, a new region-wide research network, will help to take knowledge from the lab to the marketplace. Industry leaders and entrepreneurs were invited to the launch of Springboard to learn about research commercialization opportunities.
Geoscience at Dalhousie Rocks!
May 13, 2005
This week, over 1000 geoscientists from across Canada and the world are at Dalhousie for a conference that really "rocks!"
Networks of Centres of Excellence receive federal funding
April 08, 2005
Dalhousie´s participating researchers are helping to improve children´s literacy, reduce impaired driving, fight Parkinson´s disease, and develop new water treatments. These research networks are intended to turn national research expertise into economic and social benefits for all Canadians.
First Senate Environment Award presented
March 28, 2005
A "grassroots initiative' that involved hundreds in an Environmental Research Symposium is rcognized by the first Senate Environment Award.
From the atmosphere to the atom, new computers cover it all
January 17, 2005
It may have been one of the most interesting grant applications ever written. Two Dalhousie researchers wanted to purchase high-powered computer equipment to further their research, yet their names will probably never appear together on any paper or project.
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