Research

Popular workout supplement may blunt heart benefits of exercise in females, Dalhousie study finds

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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Kenneth Conrad
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.
Andrew Riley
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.
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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Liz Joyce
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Week aims to heighten awareness of brain health.
Ryan McNutt
Monday, March 14, 2011
Three-year study investigates the role of curling in promoting women's wellbeing.
By Susan R. Eaton
Monday, March 7, 2011
Dal alumna Susan Eaton reports on the 2010 Elysium Epic Visual Expedition, which journeyed to the south pole.
By Eleanor Beaton
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Dalhousie's new Centre for Family Business and Regional Prosperity is a resource for family businesses.
By Melissa Hennigar
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Dal's own Sherlock of Rock, Jason Brown, delves into the secrets of Strawberry Fields Forever.