Pew Research Center Staff

Four-in-ten scientists do not believe in God or a higher power.

Only 50% of Americans see political instability in Pakistan as a “major threat.”

Roughly six-in-ten Americans say President Obama strikes the right balance between Israel and the Palestinians.

Most Americans believe there is a major difference between the views of younger and older people, and more than said so in 1969.

Contrary to the popular Beatles song, only a third of Americans think age 64 is a marker of old age.

American life is driven by the automobile; not only is a car seen as an overwhelming necessity but most say not driving is a clear sign of old age.

Roughly as many Americans have a favorable as unfavorable opinion of Sarah Palin.

Six-in-ten adults who use the internet for health information say they or someone they know has been helped by following medical advice online.

Six-in-ten Americans have gone online for health information.

Fully 72% of married moms who work say dads are now doing as good a job or better than their counterparts did a generation ago.