Science Issues

Most people in 8 EU countries thought their country – and the bloc as a whole – had done a good job dealing with the pandemic this summer.

Here is a look at how people in 14 advanced economies viewed the organization, based on surveys conducted in June through August.

Concern about genetically modified foods is widespread, with about half of people in 20 publics saying these foods are unsafe to eat.

As the U.S. battles COVID-19, effective contact tracing has proven to be a major challenge for those trying to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

Majorities of adults say they would be open to participating in some parts of the process of identifying and isolating coronavirus victims, but others are reluctant to engage fully with public health authorities.

When asked to describe how the COVID-19 outbreak has affected them negatively, Democrats and Republicans are divided on the subject of masks.

Across 13 countries, people’s assessments of how well their country had handled the coronavirus outbreak were closely tied to partisanship.

A median of 69% of adults across 20 global publics we surveyed are in favor of expanding the use of natural gas.

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.