Research
How do you know a bowhead whale is feeding? It’s all in the way it moves, shows study
For years, scientists studying bowhead whales have relied on a simple idea: if a whale makes a long, square or U-shaped dive, it’s feeding time. A new study demonstrates that assumption may not hold water.
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Thursday, May 14, 2026
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.
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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Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Dal researcher Dr. Luc Cousineau investigates how online communities radicalize young men, revealing the dangerous intersection of digital culture, masculinity, and far-right extremism.
Plastics threaten ecosystems and human health, but evidence‑based solutions are under political fire
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
A healthy and sustainable planet means supporting action based on scientific evidence, not misinforming people with catchy phrases and political rhetoric, writes Dal's Tony Walker and colleague Miriam Diamond.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Dalhousie’s global reputation grows with strong performances in key research and international faculty indicators in the 2026 QS World University Rankings.
Monday, June 30, 2025
Major reforms could fundamentally reshape fisheries science and management in Canada, write Dal's Megan Bailey and colleagues. Yet most Canadians are unaware of how DFO’s science-management process works, or why change might be needed.
Thursday, June 26, 2025
The future of Canada’s farming sector — and by extension its food security, rural communities and economic sovereignty — will depend on its ability to turn today’s crisis into tomorrow’s opportunity.