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Think exercise can undo the effects of sitting all day? You may want to stand for this, »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ study suggests

Think exercise can undo the effects of sitting all day? You may want to stand for this, »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ study suggests

A new »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ study suggests improved fitness may not be enough to protect blood vessels from the effects of prolonged sitting.  Read more.

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Rianne Zinck
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Dr. Sean Brillant works with fishers to develop safer technologies and policies, reducing whale deaths, improving coexistence at sea, and helping stabilize vulnerable North Atlantic right whale populations.
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.
Andrew Riley
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
»ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ 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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Andrew Riley
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Research Nova Scotia awards nine »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ researchers across four different Faculties with grants geared to send their work in important new directions.
Alison Auld
Friday, December 17, 2021
Most dogs have a handle on basic commands like ‘sit’ or ‘stay,’ but new »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ research shows canines can respond to an astonishing 89 words and phrases on average, with some responding to many more.
Matt Reeder
Thursday, December 16, 2021
The Black Studies Research Institute, approved in November by the university’s Senate and Board of Governors, will serve as a centre of excellence supporting the work of established and emerging Black scholars at the university and beyond.
The Ryman Foundation, with files from Jason Bremner
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Dr. Kenneth Rockwood is the seventh winner of the international health prize, which recognizes the best work carried out anywhere in the world that has enhanced quality of life for older people.
Staff
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
Hear from Dal alum and Christmas tree specialist Jay Woodworth about why Nova Scotia is known worldwide for the quality of its balsam fir trees and how the province has made huge strides in producing them.