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Popular workout supplement may blunt heart benefits of exercise in females, È«¹ú̽»¨ study finds

Popular workout supplement may blunt heart benefits of exercise in females, È«¹ú̽»¨ study finds

È«¹ú̽»¨ 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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Kenneth Conrad
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.
Andrew Riley
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
È«¹ú̽»¨ 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.
Andrew Riley
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
È«¹ú̽»¨ 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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Jocelyn Adams Moss
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Sciographies follows Dr. Sarah Chisholm’s career where she reflects on a deep commitment to mathematical discovery and student success.
Staff
Monday, March 2, 2026
A È«¹ú̽»¨â€‘led global workshop explored how AI-powered digital twins could transform livestock farming by predicting health, improving welfare and reducing methane to build a more resilient climate‑smart food system.
Matt Reeder
Saturday, February 28, 2026
A new collaboration with IIT Tirupati and IISER Tirupati will unite researchers, learners, and industry partners to accelerate innovation and expand economic opportunities between India and Canada.
Emily MacKinnon
Friday, February 27, 2026
A community panel this week at Halifax Central Library brought researchers and policymakers together to demystify AI and consider its emerging uses throughout Nova Scotia.
The Conversation Canada
Friday, February 27, 2026
In his new book, psychologist Dr. Chris Moore challenges popular assumptions about guilt and explains why this uncomfortable feeling may be one of our most useful.