The article "Talking back" in Science (Volume 391, Issue 6783, Pages 345-347, January 2026) is an editorial by Senior Editor Nancy Shute. It talks about the complexity of life from its evolution on Earth as a single cell to complex human behavior. The editor emphasizes the connection of these topics in life. The article mentions the exhibit "Impact: The End of the Age of the Dinosaurs" at the American Museum of Natural History, which explores how an asteroid impact shaped life as we know it. He also looks at this year's winning microscopic photographs from fluorescent ferns to branching neurons that reveal the structures and art of life. A bath in ice water at the beginning of the year builds resilience in addition to adrenaline and prestige.