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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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Andrew Riley
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Canadian battery science is about to get a turbocharge with the creation of the country’s first university-based battery prototyping and testing facility — a game-changer that will also be a magnet for industry in urgent need of the sophisticated equipment and the expertise to operate it.
Andrew Riley
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
The new investments made through federal research grant programs will help AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ researchers deliver tangible solutions to challenges faced by Nova Scotians and people across Canada.
Jocelyn Adams Moss
Friday, March 8, 2024
A panel discussion last week brought Dal alumni together with students and members of the community to share ideas about how to inspire the next generation of STEM leaders.
Andrew Riley
Friday, March 8, 2024
International Women’s Day is a moment to celebrate the achievement of women, but also an opportunity for organizations to look at how they support and elevate the careers of women. Three members of AV¾ãÀÖ²¿'s Women in Research Caucus share their experiences.
Josh Boyter
Friday, March 8, 2024
Dal’s OpenThink initiative officially returns for its fifth year with 16 ambitious PhD students from across the university ready to share their leading-edge ideas and research with the community.