Biological Sciences

Charles Darwin
Celebrate the 200th anniversary of Darwin's birth!
Agriculture
General resources for the Pennsylvania farmer.
Botany
Information on the flora of Pittsburgh and beyond.
Bugs and other Arthropods
Catch the reading bug at your library this summer!
Dinosaurs
Explore dinosaurs at the library.
Environment
Local and global resources in print and online format
Evolutionary Biology
Resources on the origin of life and man
Magazines
Come in and browse through our magazines on the biological sciences, nature and the environment.
Paleontology
Learn about fossils and past eras.

ScienceDaily: Plants & Animals News

Plants and animals. Read current science news in biology, botany and zoology. Find everything from research on genetics and stem cells to the most recent stories on animal care, with images.

Substance P causes seizures in patients infected by pork tapeworm

(Thursday February 09, 2012)

Most lethal known species of prion protein identified

(Thursday February 09, 2012)

Ocean microbe communities changing, but long-term environmental impact is unclear

(Thursday February 09, 2012)

Ocean warming causes elephant seals to dive deeper

(Thursday February 09, 2012)

Baby knows best: Baby-led weaning promotes healthy food preferences

(Thursday February 09, 2012)

Piranha vs. Arapaima: Engineers find inspiration for new materials in piranha-proof armor

(Thursday February 09, 2012)