Science and Technology

Few adults are interested in trying “lab-grown” meat

Half of the public is not interested in eating cell-based meat grown in labs, citing strangeness and food safety concerns.

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Major declines in the public’s confidence in science in the wake of the pandemic.

Half as many Republicans were confident in the scientific community compared to pre-pandemic levels. And bolstered support from Democrats during the pandemic eroded to pre-pandemic levels, based on an analysis of GSS data. Confidence in other institutions like education, business, journalism, and religion also slipped.

Environment, Energy, and Resilience

Americans’ views on climate, energy policy, and electric vehicles

Two in five adults would consider purchasing an electric vehicle, and most cite financial considerations as both key reasons and key barriers for doing so.

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.

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.