Research
How do you know a bowhead whale is feeding? It’s all in the way it moves, shows study
For years, scientists studying bowhead whales have relied on a simple idea: if a whale makes a long, square or U-shaped dive, it’s feeding time. A new study demonstrates that assumption may not hold water.
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Thursday, May 14, 2026
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.
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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Wednesday, October 23, 2024
The Cape Breton-born physician and Dalhousie professor emeritus garnered many honours during his career, including being named a “Hero of Emergency Medicine” by the American College of Emergency Physicians, for his leadership in reshaping health care in new ways that saved lives.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Scientists have made a direct link between climate change and the increasing frequency and intensity of wildfires around the world, while also linking it to thousands more smoke-related deaths over the last several decades.
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Just as calls for health-care reform often focus on improving services, Canadians have the right to expect better outcomes from agricultural policies.
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Get to know Drs. Michael Metzger and Chongyin Yang, physicists and research partners who are reshaping advanced battery research in a new innovation facility located at Dalhousie.
Friday, October 11, 2024
Dr. Srini Sampalli leads a team that will train nearly 200 undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate students to address new vulnerabilities impacting emerging technologies.