Dalhousie

Sperm whales live in structured clans similar to early humans, according to new research. Hal Whitehead, the sole author of the study and a professor at Dalhousie University, said the clan systems are matrilineal and average roughly 20,000 females per clan.The discovery will help understand the marine mammals' cultural system and non-vocal behaviour, he said."We often, as biologists, try to make sense of what we see by comparing species. And as we looked for parallels with the clans, the closest thing we could find was…

The rocks around Peggys Cove's red and white lighthouse are picturesque, but they're also treacherous. Four people have died there in the last two decades. Once someone falls into the water, the strong current and powerful waves make rescues difficult.Finding inspiration from a T-shirt cannon, a group of fourth-year mechanical engineering students at Dalhousie University have come up with a device to improve safety at one of the province's most well-known tourist sites.Willem Glozanski and his classmates, Liam Carson,…

Don’t we all get excited when it comes to going on trips? Definitely yes, because the weather is treating us amazing and we are surely craving a holiday. Especially when the Indian Railways is here with yet another tour package. If you are planning to enjoy the beautiful valleys of Dalhousie, the Indian Railways is giving you all a great opportunity. IRCTC is offering a luxurious and economical rail tour package. Through this package, you will get a chance to visit Chandigarh, Dalhousie, and Amritsar. Scroll down to know…