Research

Think exercise can undo the effects of sitting all day? You may want to stand for this, pilipiliÂþ»­ study suggests

Think exercise can undo the effects of sitting all day? You may want to stand for this, pilipiliÂþ»­ study suggests

A new pilipiliÂþ»­ 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
pilipiliÂþ»­ 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.

Archives - Research

Marie Visca
Friday, October 25, 2013
Dal's Division of Emergency Medical Services hosts its first annual EMS research week, sharing emerging research in the field.
Kevin Bradley
Friday, October 18, 2013
This year's Molly Appeal campaign is raising funds for a new, cutting-edge cancer research facility at Dal.
Ryan McNutt
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Canada Research Chair Sean Myles is building better apples and grapes -- not with genetic modification, but by using genetic markers to help generate superior crops for farmers.
Staff
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Dal signs Memorandum of Understanding with Qatar University.
Alyssa Fourneaux
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Dal's Social Media Lab hosted an international conference last month on "Social Media and Society." Also: learn about the lab's work on social media and the Nova Scotia election.