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Dalhousie researchers collaborate on greener sodium‑ion battery technology

Dalhousie researchers collaborate on greener sodium‑ion battery technology

Dalhousie researchers are working with Concordia's Volt-Age program to help advance sodium-ion battery technology — a more sustainable alternative to lithium for residential energy storage.  Read more.

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Andrew Riley
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
A new Dalhousie University study suggests improved fitness may not be enough to protect blood vessels from the effects of prolonged sitting.
Megan Bailey, Candis Callison, Adrian Howkins, Élise Devoie
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Given increasing geopolitical tensions and economic interest in the region, how can academic research support those who live in and depend on the Arctic? Dal's Dr. Megan Bailey and colleagues consider.
Andrew Riley
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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Stephanie Rogers
Thursday, August 3, 2017
Acadian Seaplants Limited has become a world-leader in cultivating and processing seaweed products — with help from its collaborations with Dalhousie researchers.
Nick Pearce
Thursday, August 3, 2017
Photo Essay: Haligonians, Dalhousians, tourists and more bid adieu to the 2017 Tall Ships Regatta on Tuesday with a blue-coloured showcase of ocean pride.
Ryan McNutt (with files from OTN)
Wednesday, August 2, 2017
The Dal-hosted Ocean Tracking Network (OTN) has teamed up with Nova Scotia craft brewer Big Spruce on a new IPA called “Tag! You’re It!,” with 50 cents from every purchase supporting research by OTN and others focused on ocean conservation.
Melanie Jollymore
Wednesday, August 2, 2017
Thanks to Dal researchers, a Nova Scotia company is poised to launch an eel-farming industry with potential to generate $250 million in annual sales for the regional economy.
Nikki Comeau
Monday, July 31, 2017
Last week, the Government of Canada announced new funding for research, led by Dal Earth Sciences Professor Grant Wach, on assessing methane emissions from old fossil-fuel extraction sites in two Maritime provinces.