78% say U.S. government investments in scientific research are worthwhile | Pew Research Center

November 10, 2023

3. Government investments in scientific research and the importance of the U.S. being a world leader in science

78% say U.S. government investments in scientific research are worthwhile

78% say U.S. government investments in scientific research are worthwhile

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3. Government investments in scientific research and the importance of the U.S. being a world leader in science
78% say U.S. government investments in scientific research are worthwhile
About half of Americans say it is very important that the U.S. is a world leader in scientific achievements
Only 14% think the U.S. is gaining ground in science achievement compared with the rest of the world
A third of Americans say developments in science are changing our way of life ‘too quickly’