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ÆÞÓÑ researchers collaborate on greener sodium‑ion battery technology
ÆÞÓÑ researchers are working with Concordia's Volt-Age program to help advance sodium-ion battery technology — a more sustainable alternative to lithium for residential energy storage. Read more.
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Wednesday, June 10, 2026
A new ÆÞÓÑ study suggests improved fitness may not be enough to protect blood vessels from the effects of prolonged sitting.
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
ÆÞÓÑ 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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Tuesday, June 28, 2022
A small group of researchers and biologists has banded together in a bid to save the Atlantic whitefish, an ancient aquatic species so endangered its only known habitat is three lakes within a single watershed in Nova Scotia.
Friday, June 24, 2022
As Dal prepares to install the giant skeleton of a blue whale in the Steele Ocean Sciences Building this year, those closely involved in the project reflect on the value of turning the tragic loss of an 18-metre blue whale into a learning opportunity.
Thursday, June 23, 2022
Finding a home became extremely challenging for many during the pandemic as prices soared. Will a cooling market bring some relief? We asked Jill Grant of Dal's School of Planning.
Thursday, June 23, 2022
Gerry Johnston and his wife, Judy, lost their only daughter Jen to advanced breast cancer last year. Pathology student Marie-Claire Wasson is the first recipient of an award the couple created to honour their daughter.
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
ÆÞÓÑ received the Deshpande Symposium Award for Technology Commercialization last week, an honour that recognizes leading universities globally for excellence in delivering programs that empower students and researchers to turn their research-based innovations into market-ready enterprises.