Science - Research and data from Pew Research Center https://www.pewresearch.org/topic/science/ Nonpartisan, nonadvocacy, public opinion polling and data-driven social science research Mon, 11 Sep 2023 13:44:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.1 https://www.pewresearch.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/favicon_128x128.png?w=32 Science - Research and data from Pew Research Center https://www.pewresearch.org/topic/science/ 32 32 151703594 Growing share of Americans favor more nuclear power https://www.pewresearch.org/?stub=growing-share-of-americans-favor-more-nuclear-power Fri, 18 Aug 2023 14:54:03 +0000 https://www.pewresearch.org/?post_type=stub&p=407658 A majority of Americans (57%) say they favor more nuclear power plants to generate electricity in the country, up from 43% who said this in 2020.

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]]> 407658 Why Some Americans Do Not See Urgency on Climate Change https://www.pewresearch.org/?stub=why-some-americans-do-not-see-urgency-on-climate-change Wed, 09 Aug 2023 15:56:22 +0000 https://www.pewresearch.org/?p=433270 As the Earth’s temperature continues to rise, climate change remains a lower priority for some Americans, and a subset of the public rejects that it’s happening at all. To better understand the perspectives of those who see less urgency to address climate change, the Center conducted a series of in-depth interviews designed to provide deeper insight into the motivations and views of those most skeptical about climate change.

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]]> 433270 What the data says about Americans’ views of climate change https://www.pewresearch.org/?stub=what-the-data-says-about-americans-views-of-climate-change Wed, 09 Aug 2023 13:52:23 +0000 https://www.pewresearch.org/?post_type=stub&p=408908 Two-thirds of Americans say the United States should prioritize developing renewable energy sources over expanding the production of fossil fuels.

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]]> 408908 Which U.S. Workers Are More Exposed to AI on Their Jobs? https://www.pewresearch.org/?stub=which-u-s-workers-are-more-exposed-to-ai-on-their-jobs Wed, 26 Jul 2023 17:57:44 +0000 https://www.pewresearch.org/?p=432916 In 2022, 19% of American workers were in jobs that are the most exposed to artificial intelligence, in which the most important activities may be either replaced or assisted by AI. Women, Asian, college-educated and higher-paid workers have more exposure to AI, but workers in the most exposed industries are more likely to say AI will help more than hurt them personally.

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]]> 432916 8 facts about Americans with disabilities https://www.pewresearch.org/?stub=8-facts-about-americans-with-disabilities Mon, 24 Jul 2023 17:59:53 +0000 https://www.pewresearch.org/stub/7-facts-about-americans-with-disabilities/ Overall, there are about 42.5 million Americans with disabilities, making up 13% of the civilian noninstitutionalized population.

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]]> 328497 Americans’ Views of Space: U.S. Role, NASA Priorities and Impact of Private Companies https://www.pewresearch.org/?stub=americans-views-of-space-u-s-role-nasa-priorities-and-impact-of-private-companies Thu, 20 Jul 2023 13:51:52 +0000 https://www.pewresearch.org/?p=432599 A majority of Americans (69%) say it’s essential for the U.S. to continue to be a world leader in space. As private companies become a bigger part of the industry, the public gives them more positive than negative ratings for their contributions to space exploration and spacecraft development. Still, Americans continue to say NASA has a critical role to play going forward.

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]]> 432599 How Americans view electric vehicles https://www.pewresearch.org/?stub=how-americans-view-electric-vehicles Thu, 13 Jul 2023 17:44:38 +0000 https://www.pewresearch.org/?post_type=stub&p=395341 About four-in-ten Americans (38%) say they’re very or somewhat likely to seriously consider an electric vehicle (EV) for their next vehicle purchase.

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]]> 395341 Majorities of Americans Prioritize Renewable Energy, Back Steps to Address Climate Change https://www.pewresearch.org/?stub=majorities-of-americans-prioritize-renewable-energy-back-steps-to-address-climate-change Wed, 28 Jun 2023 13:53:11 +0000 https://www.pewresearch.org/?p=431473 Large shares of Americans support the U.S. taking steps to address global climate change and prioritize renewable energy development in the country. Still, fewer than half are ready to phase out fossil fuels completely and 59% oppose ending the production of gas-powered cars.

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]]> 431473 Americans’ Largely Positive Views of Childhood Vaccines Hold Steady https://www.pewresearch.org/?stub=americans-largely-positive-views-of-childhood-vaccines-hold-steady Tue, 16 May 2023 13:55:44 +0000 https://www.pewresearch.org/?p=429739 About nine-in-ten (88%) Americans say, overall, the benefits of childhood vaccines for measles, mumps and rubella outweigh the risks, identical to the share who said this before the coronavirus outbreak. U.S. adults are less confident in COVID-19 vaccines: Fewer than half rate them as having high health benefits and a low risk of side effects.

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]]> 429739 AI in Hiring and Evaluating Workers: What Americans Think https://www.pewresearch.org/?stub=ai-in-hiring-and-evaluating-workers-what-americans-think Thu, 20 Apr 2023 13:55:14 +0000 https://www.pewresearch.org/?p=428702 62% of Americans believe artificial intelligence will have a major impact on jobholders overall in the next 20 years, but far fewer think it will greatly affect them personally. Majorities oppose using AI in making final decisions on hiring or firing.

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