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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
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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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.
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.
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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Friday, October 11, 2024
Climate change, biodiversity loss and resource depletion are not isolated problems — they are part of an interconnected web of crises that demand urgent and comprehensive action.
Thursday, October 10, 2024
The 2025 Maclean's University Rankings are out now. Find out more about how Dal performed in Canada's most-watched university rankings.
Thursday, October 10, 2024
This week on Sciographies, get to know Saurabh Chitnis, a synthetic chemist with an enthusiasm for discovery and exploring the mysteries of molecular chemistry.
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
»ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ rose two spots among Canadian universities that participated in the Times Higher Education's latest rankings, a boost in a year when the number of national peers grew to be bigger than ever.
Thursday, October 3, 2024
This week, on the season premiere of Sciographies, meet Dr. Aaron MacNeil, a marine biologist and professor. In this episode, Dr. MacNeil reflects on his journey from growing up in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, to becoming a leading researcher in fisheries ecology.Â