Most U.S. teens who use cellphones do it to pass time, connect with others, learn new things
Most cellphone-using teens say their phone is a way to pass time. Similarly large shares use their phone to connect with others or learn new things.
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Most cellphone-using teens say their phone is a way to pass time. Similarly large shares use their phone to connect with others or learn new things.
Lower fertility rates and aging populations have become worldwide concerns, but the G7 nations have stood out for their lower birth rates and graying populations.
A median of 65% across 11 emerging economies say it is the government’s responsibility to ensure equal access to reliable internet service.
Atheists and agnostics know more about religion than most other religious groups, while those with no particular religion are among the least knowledgeable.
About nine-in-ten Americans see research scientists as intelligent, while a smaller majority describe them as good communicators.
A majority of Americans say they know only some of their neighbors, but far fewer say they know most of them.
Compared with 10 years ago, American teens are devoting more of their time in the summer to educational activities and less time to leisure.
People around the world are more accepting of refugees fleeing violence and war than they are of immigrants moving to their country.
Most Democrats think scientists should take an active role in policy debates, while 56% of Republicans say they should focus on establishing sound scientific facts.
Much of the downturn in the share of immigrant births to Hispanics has been driven by a decline in births among Mexican-origin women.
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