Behavior & Society
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
Behavior & Society
Polling Shows Signs of Public Trust in Institutions amid the Pandemic
The ongoing effort to fight COVID-19 wins broad support, even across partisan divides
Behavior & Society
How Much the Public Knows about Science, and Why It Matters
A new survey shows that it varies dramatically by education, race and ethnicity
Evolution
How Many Creationists Are There in America?
A new survey shows the number can vary considerably depending how you ask questions about evolution
Behavior & Society
What Do Americans Think about Food Additives and GMOs?
About half think they’re unhealthy; the other half aren’t especially concerned
Behavior & Society
What Worries People about Future Science and Tech Innovations?
According to new survey data, many fear that humans could lose their autonomy or even their free will
Policy & Ethics
The Complex Interface between the Public and Science
A new report from the American Academy of Arts and Sciences challenges preconceptions about the public face of science
Policy & Ethics
Gender Discrimination in Science Is Especially Common
A new Pew Research Center report shows women face more workplace hurdles in STEM jobs than in non-STEM jobs
Public Health
Most Americans Think the Benefits of the MMR Vaccine Outweigh Risks
Some groups still have concerns, however, according to a new study from the Pew Research Center
Medical & Biotech
Americans Are Wary about Body-Enhancement Technologies
A new survey finds that Americans are wary of using new techniques to boost the performance of the healthy
