The Science Life

  1. Animals

    Winter work shows it really pays to be a smart mountain chickadee

    By studying chickadee cognition in the wild, researchers learned smarter birds stay smart in old age, produce more young and have better gut bacteria.

    By Elizabeth Pennisi
  2. Health & Medicine

    Amid vaccine policy whiplash, here’s how a pediatrician talks to families

    A court ruling that blocks Trump administration vaccine policy is a win for science. But much work remains to rebuild trust in vaccines.

    By Aimee Cunningham
  3. Plants

    Tree tops sparkle with electricity during thunderstorms

    Ultraviolet cameras captured faint electrical flashes from leaves and branches as storm charges built up in the atmosphere.