Research
Think exercise can undo the effects of sitting all day? You may want to stand for this, Dalhousie University study suggests
A new Dalhousie University study suggests improved fitness may not be enough to protect blood vessels from the effects of prolonged sitting. Read more.
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Thursday, June 4, 2026
Dr. Sean Brillant works with fishers to develop safer technologies and policies, reducing whale deaths, improving coexistence at sea, and helping stabilize vulnerable North Atlantic right whale populations.
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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Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Master's student Eric Hardiman is researching heavy metal music and the contributions women have made to the genre.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Researchers examine the salmon fillet as an example of an "international super-commodity" and evaluate environmental impacts.
Friday, January 22, 2010
While the foremost concern is getting aid to the people of Haiti, many have questions about the earthquake itself. Why did it cause so much destruction? Why was it so strong? Why wasn’t it predicted? John Gosse answers the questions.
Friday, January 22, 2010
GRAND, a new national research centre, will explore novel social media, e-learning and edutainment environments that enhance learning and skill development.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Industrial Engineering students help the Nova Scotia Breast Screening Program keep callers on the line.