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

Get ready, Pittsburgh - the cicadas are coming!

By Dr. Katilyn Mascatelli, Human Ecologist

Have you ever heard someone say that technology separates us from nature? While it may be true that staring at a screen all day keeps you from exploring the outside world, what if I told you that simply using the technology in your...

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

Trillium is in full bloom! But how old is the flowering plant you see along the trail?

By Chris Cox, executive chef, Café Phipps

Looking for adventure in the kitchen? Our monthly What We're Cooking with Now post features a fresh produce ingredient, explains how to find the market's finest, and includes a recipe to try at home. Beets Why: Beets...

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

An encounter with a cute box turtle reminded me of an important lesson: wild animals are best left in the wild.

By Let's Move Pittsburgh

Most have heard of the Dirty Dozen, but many may not know that the lists are updated each year. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) is the non-profit, nonpartisan organization that’s responsible for researching and...