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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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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.
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.
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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Thursday, May 25, 2017
As part of a three-day event hosted by the Social Sciences and Humanities Oceans Research and Education network, researchers from across the university came together to discuss some of the economic, ecological, social and cultural ties that have shaped Canada’s interactions with the ocean since Confederation in 1867.
Friday, May 19, 2017
A new study from researchers in three Dal faculties finds that women, people with lower incomes and those with a high‑school education are more likely to skip meals, snack more often.
Thursday, May 18, 2017
Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick faculty member Dr. Keith Brunt, together with a colleague at the University of Guelph, has identified the cause of shortness of breath, or “air-hunger,” in heart patients.
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Dal scientists and a unique mobile laboratory are participating in a cross-Canada voyage via the Northwest Passage in celebration of Canada's 150th.
Friday, May 12, 2017
Dalhousie welcomes four new Canada Research Chairs studying topics such as pain, Indigenous health, data visualization, and addictions and mental health. Two existing chairs (in advanced batteries and psychiatry) have also been renewed.