By Jessica Rea, Let's Move Pittsburgh Intern

America is in love with avocados. Our country’s appetite for the creamy, savory fruit has exploded — prompting home cooks, celebrity chefs, and fast food restaurateurs to reinvent-the-wheel. Fortunately, no matter how...

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

Maybe you have heard the ghostly whinny of this small but mighty owl. They are tough to spot, and they have impressive adaptations for life as a nocturnal hunter.

By Let's Move Pittsburgh

Read on to learn about a few simple, tasty ways to prepare tofu! 

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

Wild black raspberries are quite a sweet treat of summer, but they are also important ecologically. Let's explore!

By Jacob Herrup, Intern Leader

The Learning for a Greener Future internship is a six-week program offered by Phipps to Pittsburgh-area high school students. Jacob Herrup completed the internship last summer and has returned this year as the Intern Leader. In...

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

It's the famous Shark Week! But can we in Pennsylvania actually have an impact on sharks? Let's explore!