biology

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COLCHESTER, Vt.—The financial troubles at St. Michael’s College hit home for biology professor Declan McCabe when he noticed Buckthorn shrubs encroaching on walking trails near the house of the campus president.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

After graduating with a degree in marine biology from the University of Stirling, he took on a number of diving jobs.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Beyond biology, phosphoric acid is widely used in technologies such as batteries and fuel cells because of its exceptional ability to conduct protons.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

Sean Eddy, a professor of molecular and cellular biology, said about 70% of the grades he gives are A’s because that many students meet the threshold for what he considers mastery of the material.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

“Really?” he said, which was fair because I had never taken much of an interest in biology before.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen