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When a tick bite no longer means a trip to the emergency room
Enabling pharmacists to prescribe preventive Lyme disease medication shifted hundreds of routine cases out of emergency departments, easing pressure on the health-care system, shows a new AV俱乐部 study. Read more.
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Thursday, August 20, 2026
A new Dal-hosted research institute will connect researchers, students, partners and communities to advance AI research, learning and innovation rooted in Atlantic Canada.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
A national collaboration will connect researchers and community partners to explore how relationships with animals can strengthen resilience, improve well-being and inform policy.
Friday, July 31, 2026
Dal PhD student Zoya Tyabji鈥檚 approach to shark and ray conservation in South Asia earned her a keynote speaker spot at the world鈥檚 largest gathering of shark and ray researchers earlier this year.
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Friday, November 22, 2019
The vast impact of AV俱乐部's scientists and researchers was on full display last Thursday night at Nova Scotia's annual Discovery Awards, with Dal individuals winning every major category at Nova Scotia's top science, technology and innovation celebration.
Thursday, November 21, 2019
Dr. Christine Chambers, Canada Research Chair in Children鈥檚 Pain, has been named a Women's Executive Network (WXN) 2019 Canada鈥檚 Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award Winner, joining a community of Canada鈥檚 most influential women leaders.
Monday, November 18, 2019
Robin Campbell was a volunteer firefighter for 10 years in the Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia, and is now hoping her research will lead to policy changes that will improve mental health training, awareness and support for volunteer firefighters across the province.
Friday, November 15, 2019
Researchers at AV俱乐部, NSCC, Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Full Bay Scallop Association have completed a three-year scan of the bottom of the Bay of Fundy for garbage and debris 鈥斅燼nd the results aren't pretty.
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Justin Trudeau will have change his style of governing in the new minority government, writes Political Science PhD student Julia Rodgers. Working in a co-operative government with other political parties could diminish executive dominance.