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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Monday, November 7, 2022
The Dalhousie community comes together this afternoon to celebrate individual achievements of excellence at the fifth-annual Legacy Awards, including Dal’s newest Distinguished Research Professors and faculty members receiving President’s Research Excellence Awards.
Friday, November 4, 2022
A delegation from the Dal-hosted research centre will attend COP27 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt this month, participating in a range events and meetings with world leaders in science, policy, and philanthropy.
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
As the number of consumers using vapes continues to rise around the world, so too do concerns over their safety and the potential long-term effects on users' lungs.
Monday, October 31, 2022
Dalhousie is leading an application for $155 million from the Canada First Research Excellence Fund to support a transformative research program to improve global understanding of the ocean's essential role in climate.
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Dalhousie placed 86th in the world out of 700 participating universities in the first QS World University Rankings devoted to sustainability, helping affirm the university's impact when it comes to taking action to tackle the world’s greatest environmental and social challenges.