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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Royal recognition: Two Dal researchers honoured with prestigious awards from Royal Society of Canada
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Jeff Dahn and Ford Doolittle, two world-renowned researchers from Dalhousie, have been honoured by the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) for their outstanding achievements.
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Governments need better information on which types of plastic generate the most pollution — citizens can help, writes Dalhousie professor Tony Walker for The Conversation Canada.
Friday, September 13, 2019
How did Sara Iverson know her dream career at such a young age? And why is being a role model important to her? Check out highlights from her Sciographies radio show and podcast interview.
Thursday, September 12, 2019
Coastal communities are helping scientists understand the impacts of marine heatwaves — and find solutions, writes researcher Eric Oliver.
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Launching this week, the second season of Sciographies dives deeper into the stories behind the science — offering an intimate look researchers who push the boundaries of discovery and innovation.