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Search Staff Directory • A-Z Index • Campus Map • CUmail • Donate Now • BlueLine DEPARTMENT OF Biology Lake Ecology Field Course 2008 “Every man takes the limits of his own field of vision for the limits of the world.” — Arthur Schopenhauer -- Science news from Science NOW Will India’s devastating COVID-19 surge provide data that clear up its death ‘paradox’? In 2020, the country had relatively few coronavirus deaths. Scientists need more information to figure whether this was real or a mirage Is Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine safe? Brazil’s veto of Sputnik V sparks lawsuit threat and confusion Agency declines import permit, claiming crippled adenovirus that serves as vaccine is active in second doses Biden’s nominee for science chief issues apology, defends character at confirmation hearing Eric Lander faced pointed questions from Democrats and Republicans After revival, Iran’s great salt lake faces new peril Upcoming presidential election could stall efforts to restore Lake Urmia Storing wind as gravity, and well-digging donkeys On this week’s show: Using renewable energy to charge “gravity batteries,” and how feral donkeys and horses engineer the desert Scientists scour the Amazon for pathogens that could spark the next pandemic Tropical rainforests, with their staggering biodiversity, are a likely cradle of dangerous new infections 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 Waiting lists are now available for selected Biology courses. Calendar No scheduled events — Full Departmental Calendar — Biology General Information Department Calendar -- Biology Degrees Courses Faculty & Staff Teaching Assistants Student Research Scholarships Career Information Employment Useful Links Search Biology Web powered by Google contentandmenuwrapper -- © 2001-21 Creighton University • Last modified February 29, 2016 Website support: Biology Webmaster or University Webmaster Department of Biology • Creighton University 2500 California Plaza • Omaha NE 68178-0324 402.280.2811...