"Science" is not a monolithic set of truths that the general public should only eagerly await to be bestowed upon them by ...

Researchers studying this have reached some surprising conclusions. From a global perspective, public trust in science and ...

Last month, two different Uber drivers told the science-communication researcher that they thought trust in science was low in their countries. Have people stopped trusting science? The data tell a ...

Uncertainty is a normal part of science, not a weakness. Learn how transparent communication can build trust and avoid ...

Science is one of the most highly regarded institutions in America, with nearly three-quarters of the public expressing "a great deal" or "a fair amount" of confidence in scientists. But confidence in ...

"Trust in science is collapsing"—that's the alarm we often hear. It's not surprising, then, that recent years have seen major efforts to study the phenomenon and its dynamics in the general population ...

Americans’ trust in science and scientists has dropped since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a new report by Pew Research Center. The percent of American adults who say science has a ...

This column is a part of Republic of Distrust, a series about the loss of trust in American institutions and what can be done to restore it. Has America lost its faith in science? It’s a surprisingly ...

When almost anyone can fabricate an image in seconds from a text prompt using artificial intelligence, how do people decide ...

On Tuesday, the Pew Research Center released its latest look at how the US public views scientists and the scientific endeavor. While recent years have shown a decline in the public’s trust in science ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...