Alec Tyson

Majorities say scientific research on gene editing is a misuse – rather than an appropriate use – of technology. But public acceptance of gene editing for babies depends on how it will be used, and views often differ by age and religion.

Still about two-in-ten U.S. adults are “pretty certain” they won’t get the vaccine – even when there’s more information.

A majority of U.S. registered voters say climate change will be a very or somewhat important issue when casting their vote for president.

Majorities across 20 publics say government investments in scientific research are worthwhile and express a lot or some confidence in scientists to do what is right for the public.

Nearly seven-in-ten Americans think it is very important for the United States to be a world leader in scientific achievements.

There are widely held concerns about the safety and effectiveness of a possible vaccine and the pace of the approval process.

There’s a 14-point gap between the shares of White and Black adults in the U.S. who say they have a great deal of confidence in scientists.

Republicans and Democrats remain far apart in their views of the threat to public health posed by the coronavirus outbreak.

70% of Americans say the core strategies for containing COVID-19 are well understood, even though studies have yielded conflicting advice.

Republicans ages 18 to 39 are more likely than their GOP elders to think humans have a large role in climate change.