Behavior
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
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
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
What Do Americans Think about Food Additives and GMOs?
About half think they’re unhealthy; the other half aren’t especially concerned
Behavior
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
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
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
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
