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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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Think exercise can undo the effects of sitting all day? You may want to stand for this, Dalhousie University study suggests

Andrew Riley

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.

Researchers ask us to rethink the ways we see and study the Arctic

Megan Bailey, Candis Callison, Adrian Howkins, Élise Devoie

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.

Building the human‑AI teams that will defend Canada’s sovereignty together

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.