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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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Thursday, September 14, 2023
The Government of Nova Scotia committed $4.5 million to fund a new Dal-operated clinic in Halifax that will provide mental health and addictions services for Nova Scotians who do not have access to coverage through private insurance.
Thursday, September 14, 2023
Dal's Space Systems Lab sent Atlantic Canada's first satellite into orbit last year. With a fresh grant from the Canadian Space Agency and a new mission director, the lab is beginning work on its next project: an even bigger satellite outfitted with gear to monitor climate change concerns.
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
The inaugural Dal Innovates Pitch Day this Thursday provided a chance to meet a new generation of innovators from across Atlantic Canada prepared to take the business world by storm.
Friday, September 8, 2023
Season Five of Sciographies launches Thursday, September, 14 and will feature a new episode each week until Thursday, November 2. Listen to a trailer now.
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
The Royal Society of Canada added two world-class researchers from Dalhousie to their esteemed ranks: Dr. Krista Kesselring and Dr. Stefanie Colombo.