A national survey study examined how political affiliation and perceptions of science and scientists relate to perceived safety and effectiveness of measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR), influenza, and COVID-19 vaccines. The findings suggest that vaccine communication may benefit from addressing specific perceptions of science and scientists, including whether science is viewed as beneficial, credible, unbiased, and prudent.

Researchers studying a giant tortoise named Jonathan say it’s not just good genes, but lack of genetic wear and tear that have kept him going for nearly two centuries.