#bioPGH Blog
A resource of Biophilia: Pittsburgh, #bioPGH is a weekly blog and social media series that aims to encourage both children and adults to reconnect with nature and enjoy what each of our distinctive seasons has to offer. From the best times to plant seasonal flora and enjoy their peak blooms, to astronomical events and creatures to keep an eye and ear out for, Phipps will keep you in the know with what’s going on in our environment!
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Oct 262017#bioPGH Blog: Frosty Mornings
Have you ever wondered how frost forms? Grab a fuzzy scarf, and let’s explore!
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Oct 192017#bioPGH Blog: Circadian Rhythms
Since circadian rhythms have been making the news lately with the Nobel announcements, let’s look a little closer at what a circadian rhythm really is.
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Oct 122017#bioPGH Blog: On the Wings of Migration
Have you ever wondered how birds manage to fly such long distances on migration? From energetics to body size ratios, there is quite a lot involved, but wing shape is a good place to start. Let’s explore!...
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Oct 052017#bioPGH Blog: Corn on the Blog
Most of us would probably not recognize corn’s wild cousin if we saw it, especially when we consider all of the variation in modern corn, so lend an ear and let’s explore!
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Sep 282017#bioPGH Blog: The Plants Behind the Pumpkin Spice
It's pumpkin spice season! But what exactly are these delicious spices, and where do they come from? Let’s explore!
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Sep 212017#bioPGH Blog: The Botany in Action Fellows Meet Pittsburgh!
Phipps' Botany in Action Fellows visit Pittsburgh for a four-day blitz of science communication training!
