A Dal-led study published in the journal Nature outlines how the genes of little-known microbes found in a sample of dirt place these organisms outside of all known biological kingdoms 鈥� a significant discovery for those examining how complex-celled life evolved on Earth.

Women and adolescent girls say that being outdoors in nature offers opportunities to gain confidence in physical activity, write Dal researchers Rebecca Spencer and Sara Kirk.

From the Swiss border to the English channel, Robert France (Department of Plant, Food, and Environmental Sciences) describes his pilgrimage of the Western Front as a tribute to fallen soldiers and to learn more about the devastating loss of life.

The gloves of gab were off at Dal 200鈥檚 Great Debate 鈥� a fun-filled, inspiring evening of science and discovery, featuring six big thinkers from around the world debating 鈥渟pace vs. ocean鈥� as humanity鈥檚 next frontier.

New research from Dal psychology prof Simon Sherry finds that perfectionists have a higher chance of developing bulimia nervosa. Rather than treating symptoms of binge eating and vomiting, therapists should address this underlying personality trait.