Research
Popular workout supplement may blunt heart benefits of exercise in females, AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ study finds
AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ 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.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ 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
AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ 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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Thursday, April 15, 2021
Doctoral graduates Phillip Joy and Lindsay Wallace are recipients of the 2021 AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ Doctoral Thesis Awards. We caught up with them to learn more about their research and where it has taken them.
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
The idea that Atlantic Canada’s pandemic success is due to a 'collective ethic' unique to the region is disingenuous. In fact, government decisions to prioritize human lives explain the success, writes Rachel McLay, a PhD candidate in Sociology at AV¾ãÀÖ²¿.
Monday, April 12, 2021
The Schulich School of Law's Sara Seck followed her interest in human rights and sustainability to AV¾ãÀÖ²¿, where she has found fertile ground and inspiration to reimagine law and governance for the benefit of present and future generations.
Monday, April 5, 2021
Dr. Orji is the first faculty member from an institution in Atlantic Canada to receive the Outstanding Early Career Researcher Award, a prestigious award given out annually by national non-profit CS-Can|Info-Can.
Thursday, April 1, 2021
A recent study by Matthew McLean, a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Biology, explores how environmental conditions shape fish communities on coral and rocky reefs in different parts of the world — critical considerations for those whose food and livelihoods depend on these species.