Science and Technology

Amidst the pandemic, confidence in the scientific community becomes increasingly polarized

There is growing polarization in confidence in science, with Democrats (64%) more confident than Republicans (34%). This 30-point gap is up from 9 points in 2018.

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Government and International Affairs

The public is highly concerned about cyber-attacks on the United States

Most Americans are concerned about cyber-attacks on U.S. institutions, and many say the Chinese and Russian governments are a big threat to the nation’s cybersecurity, according to a new Pearson Institute/AP-NORC Poll.

Government and International Affairs

Trust in government is low, but Americans are united around investments in technology

Despite generally low trust, Americans are confident that the federal government will play a role in bettering their lives, and support efforts to enhance data security.