Research
Popular workout supplement may blunt heart benefits of exercise in females, Dalhousie study finds
Dalhousie research suggests a popular nitrate supplement may hinder key exercise-driven heart improvements in females, highlighting overlooked sex differences and raising questions about long-term cardiovascular effects. Read more.
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Friday, May 1, 2026
By better mimicking native conditions on campus, a multidisciplinary team unlocked seed production in an endangered aquatic plant, strengthening long‑term research, student training, and future discoveries.
DalSolutions: How Dalhousie is helping to transform Nova Scotia into a global hub for carbon removal
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Dalhousie researchers are tackling a critical climate question—whether the ocean can safely remove carbon dioxide at scale—while positioning Nova Scotia as a global leader in carbon removal innovation.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Dalhousie is helping to prepare Canada’s defence community for AI-supported command and control, including fast developing Arctic surveillance scenarios, by simulating how humans and intelligent systems make decisions together under pressure.
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Monday, June 8, 2020
Dal-led projects focused on mass evacuations, literacy and diverse families are among those receiving a total of $18M in funding in Partnership and Partnership Development Grants from SSHRC.
Thursday, June 4, 2020
The Dal-led Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI) is putting millions of dollars into six innovative new ocean research projects, bringing scientists together with industry, Indigenous partners, communities and government.
Friday, May 29, 2020
Some animals demonstrate an ability for mathematics that reflects a more sophisticated understanding of language, writes Philosophy PhD student Erik Nelson.
Thursday, May 28, 2020
Hear from the four winners of Dal's top awards for master's and PhD students: Kayla Joyce (Psychiatry), Beth Castle (Microbiology & Immunology), Brandi Estey-Burtt (English) and Britney Benoit (Nursing).
Thursday, May 28, 2020
Dal's Canada Research Chair in Developmental Psychopathology and Youth Mental Health provides perspective on the impact of physical distancing and tips on how we can remain connected to each other, even from a distance.