OpinionMay 30, 2020
Partisan Differences over the Pandemic Response Are Growing
Polling finds public trust in medical scientists has increased but only among Democrats—while optimism about a vaccine is broadly shared
Stories by Cary Funk
Cary Funk is director of science and society research at Pew Research Center, a nonpartisan "fact tank" that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world. It does not take policy positions. The center is a subsidiary of The Pew Charitable Trusts, its primary funder. Follow her on Twitter @surveyfunk.
OpinionApril 2, 2020
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The ongoing effort to fight COVID-19 wins broad support, even across partisan divides
BehaviorApril 9, 2019
How Much the Public Knows about Science, and Why It Matters
A new survey shows that it varies dramatically by education, race and ethnicity
EvolutionFebruary 12, 2019
How Many Creationists Are There in America?
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BehaviorDecember 6, 2018
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BehaviorSeptember 12, 2018
What Worries People about Future Science and Tech Innovations?
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PolicyFebruary 26, 2018
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PolicyJanuary 11, 2018
Gender Discrimination in Science Is Especially Common
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Public HealthFebruary 2, 2017
Most Americans Think the Benefits of the MMR Vaccine Outweigh Risks
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Americans Are Wary about Body-Enhancement Technologies
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