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Science News and Information Today

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Science News and Information Today 1. Most Americans express curiosity in science news, but a minority are active science news consumers 2. General news outlets are the most common science news source; most-seen stories highlight discoveries and “weird” findings 3. Niche information sources are most trusted to get the facts right about science 4. Most Americans see at least some science posts on social media but tend to distrust what they see 5. Most Americans see science-related entertainment shows and movies in either a neutral or positive light 6. Citizen science, science-related hobbies and participation in informal science activities Acknowledgments Methodology
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