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Examining Americans' complicated relationship with science

Examining Americans' complicated relationship with science
Phys.org Tuesday 15 September 2026, 16:20 UTC 1 min read
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A new study finds that while most Americans are interested in science and believe it benefits society, the public's relationship with science is more complicated than those positive views suggest.

A new study finds that while most Americans are interested in science and believe it benefits society, the public's relationship with science is more complicated than those positive views suggest.
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