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

Most of us can recite the conventional wisdom that birds fly south in the winter without even thinking about it, but we also know that, really, not all birds do. Why do some birds stay put here in Pittsburgh while others migrate...

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

Are you ready to learn more about tiger genetics? December's Meet A Scientist is pretty cool cat!

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

You know the saying, “what goes up must come down?”  Well, in an unusual way, it applies to our local lakes. Let's find out what that means and try some cool activities at home!...

By Let's Move Pittsburgh

You've got questions ... we’ve got answers! Email your queries about healthy foods, physical activity and screen time for kids and Ginger will answer them here on the Phipps blog.   Q: I find it difficult...

By Karen Santelli

Phipps master gardener and conservatory docent Amy Troyani is the quintessential educator. Upon retiring in 2011 from a 40-year career teaching in Pittsburgh and Venezuela, she began volunteering at Phipps in order to keep learning...

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

What are some adaptations that trees need to get through the freezing temperatures that drive us to parkas and hot chocolate? Let’s take a look!