By Jessica Rea, Let's Move Pittsburgh Intern

Q: I’ve heard that yogurt is nutritious because it contains good bacteria. What does this mean? Thank you for your inquiry! This is a frequently asked question, so let’s start with the basics.   What Are...

By Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager

Eggs are common across the animal kingdom, but the biology of eggs across different groups of animals vary widely. Let's take a closer clook!

By Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager

Come meet local researchers Narthana Jeganathar Kanmanii and Mariah Denhart in Tropical Forest this Saturday, March 16, from 1:30-3:30 p.m.!

By Phipps Conservatory

There's always something new to see and do at Phipps! This weekly blog post provides a run-down of the latest happenings so you can plan your visit. Events listed below require no advance registration unless noted...

By Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager

A game of trivia was stumped by a photosynthesis mystery - let's get to the bottom of it!

By Dr. Katilyn Mascatelli, Human Ecologist

Now that we are in the last trenches of winter, I have turned my eye to an unlikely place—the garden. Imagining the pleasure of picking a fresh pepper from my garden in the late summer gets me through these weeks of cold and...