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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Friday, February 10, 2023
It’s no secret to anyone who has visited an emergency room or followed the news in recent years that cracks in health care are turning into gaps. Later this month, hear from Dal researchers taking bold steps to address those gaps.
Monday, February 6, 2023
Dalhousie plans to hire five Black scholars in the coming months as part of an ambitious recruitment initiative that will help advance powerful teaching and research priorities at the university.
Friday, February 3, 2023
Now in her second year in a Master of Science in Kinesiology, five-time Academic All-Canadian Mady Shivgulam looks forward to applying her experience to all aspects of her life — from coaching swimmers to mentoring young women in science.
Thursday, February 2, 2023
To kickstart research innovation with the potential to improve health care in the province, Research Nova Scotia (RNS) has awarded close to $1 million in New Health Investigator Grants to 10 Dalhousie researchers.
Monday, January 30, 2023
Nova Scotian tech start-up Katchi aims to revolutionize commercial fishing with a precision fish harvesting system that has no contact with the ocean floor. It’s a mission that Dalhousie has supported with programs, resources and talent.