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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Tuesday, November 17, 2009
While the roll out of the H1N1 vaccine may seem frustratingly slow, it's actually an improvement on the past.
Friday, November 13, 2009
Students in Julie Sircom's third-year biology class examine how diseases move through the population. Population models provide insight into the dynamics of disease spread and allow for more effective control.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Mark Petter, a Dalhousie PhD student in clinical psychology, wanted to find out whether dogs could recognize if humans had the intention of deceiving them.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Dogs are trained to pick up the scent of endangered species.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Every summer, scores of talented students are employed in labs across the university. Now, thanks to a $1 million endowment from the David and Faye Sobey Foundation, undergrads will benefit from the creation of 10 more research jobs.