“Science progresses best when observations force us to alter our preconceptions” — Vera Rubin
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North Star May Be Wasting Away
Polaris could be casting off the equivalent of Earth's mass every year, observations suggest

3-D Vision for Tiny Eyes
To estimate pouncing distance, jumping spiders compare crisp images of their prey to blurry ones
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Overgrazing leaves insect pests with plants they do best on

Physicists Squeeze X-Ray Laser Light Out of Atoms
Advance doesn't replace accelerator-based x-ray lasers, however
Biology at Creighton
The faculty of Creighton University's Department of Biology are committed to providing an excellent undergraduate biology program encompassing both breadth and depth of biological understanding. We offer foundational and advanced courses across major subdisciplines of biology, with lecture and lab experiences grounded in first principles. Our active research programs and commitment to mentoring students contribute to a rich environment for developing a sound foundation in biology and the scientific method.
News and Announcements
General Biology course numbering will change starting summer 2012
- Organismal and Population (currently Bio 212) will become Bio 201 (lecture) and Bio 205 (lab).
- Cellular and Molecular (currently Bio 211) will become Bio 202 (lecture) and Bio 206 (lab).
- Lecture and lab courses will have separate enrollment and grades.
Congratulations to Dr. Brockhouse, who has been awarded a major grant to study black fly genomics with an eye toward improved prevention of river blindness.
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