Research

AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ researchers collaborate on greener sodium‑ion battery technology

AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ researchers collaborate on greener sodium‑ion battery technology

AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ 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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Andrew Riley
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
A new AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ study suggests improved fitness may not be enough to protect blood vessels from the effects of prolonged sitting.
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
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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Alison Auld
Friday, December 20, 2024
A new lithium-ion EV battery material being studied by AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ researchers lasts for 10 times more charge-discharge cycles compared to a conventional battery, potentially powering cars for eight million kilometres.
Matt Reeder
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Life-changing research, award-winning students, a historic fundraising campaign, cultural milestones — 2024 was a year to remember. Revisit some of our biggest stories of the year.
Tanis Trainor
Thursday, December 19, 2024
More than 40 faculty and staff across campus were recognized for excellence in research, teaching, workplace safety, and service throughout their careers.
Andrew Riley
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
A Dal social work researcher whose reports have exposed problems such as overcrowded housing and compensation issues will have more avenues to inform policy under a new Memorandum of Understanding.
Joshua Boyter
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Killam scholars and fellows represent some of the best and brightest research AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ has to offer as attendees at a recent celebration event got to see first hand.