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Why do some people who trust in science also believe in scientific conspiracy theories?

Why do some people who trust in science also believe in scientific conspiracy theories?
Phys.org Monday 20 July 2026, 19:00 UTC 1 min read
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In a world where trust in institutions is generally declining, trust in science remains relatively high. Yet belief in scientific conspiracy theories, such as hushed-up effects of vaccines or airplane "chemtrails," is also widespread.

In a world where trust in institutions is generally declining, trust in science remains relatively high. Yet belief in scientific conspiracy theories, such as hushed-up effects of vaccines or airplane "chemtrails," is also widespread.
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