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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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Mia Samardzic
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º£½ÇÉçÇøapp’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.
Andrew Riley
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
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Kim Humes
Thursday, December 4, 2025
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Alison Auld
Friday, April 11, 2025
New digital tool developed by Dal researchers offers insight into the varied meanings behind a chicken's complex chatter.
Staff
Friday, April 4, 2025
A first-of-its-kind expo hosted on campus last month offered an immersive glimpse into some of the initiatives, research and partnerships that fuel º£½ÇÉçÇøapp's progress in supporting global sustainability goals.
Josh Boyter
Friday, April 4, 2025
OpenThink enters its sixth year of public scholarship, inviting nine º£½ÇÉçÇøapp PhD candidates to inform conversations on some of the latest research emerging from the university's classrooms and labs.
Lori Turnbull
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
The question on the ballot this election is no longer about Justin Trudeau — it’s about who Canadians trust to lead them through a disruptive and unpredictable time.
Kenneth Conrad
Monday, March 31, 2025
Dal’s Dr. Hannah Harrison spent parts of five years exploring the Great Lakes region commercial fisheries and the challenges faced by fish harvesters. Her new documentary paints a picture of life in a changing industry.