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Foraging frenemies: Researchers find evidence of killer whales and dolphins working together to find food

Foraging frenemies: Researchers find evidence of killer whales and dolphins working together to find food

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.  Read more.

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Kim Humes
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Experts warn rising grocery costs will strain household budgets as new analysis reveals key trends, regional impacts, and policy shifts shaping Canada鈥檚 food affordability in the year ahead.
Kenneth Conrad
Friday, December 19, 2025
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.
Mia Samardzic
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Dalhousie鈥檚 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.

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Alison Auld
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
The world is failing to tackle the persistent and deepening crisis of depression, according to a Lancet and World Psychiatric Association report that says a whole-of-society response is needed to reduce the global burden.
Grace McNutt
Friday, February 18, 2022
When the 鈥渇reedom convoy鈥 used the Terry Fox statue as part of their demonstration, people were outraged. It showed the public still finds value in protecting a memorial that represents their values, writes Grace McNutt.
Ken Conrad
Thursday, February 17, 2022
3MT gives Dal graduate researchers a platform to share and celebrate their ideas, with only 180 seconds to make a pitch in competition. Find out more about how to compete or be a judge in this year's virtual edition.
Andrew Riley
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Gene-editing can be used to create babies preprogramed to receive biological enhancements or avoid genetic disease. Dalhousie鈥檚 Fran莽oise Baylis joins global experts for an online debate Thursday evening.
Carla Ross
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Ten Dal students have been selected by a leading-edge research institute at the university to receive funding for training that will help them launch their careers in cancer research.