Science

65% of Americans overall see clinical trials as very important, despite the time such trials add to the process of developing new treatments.

More than half of U.S. adults (56%) say they talk about science news with others at least a few times a month.

Large majorities value government investments in science and consider it important for the United States to be a world leader in scientific achievement, but few think the country is gaining ground globally.

While residential solar power generates just a fraction of the country’s overall electricity, it has continued to grow rapidly.

Overall, 46% of Americans say the statement “public health officials were unprepared for the outbreak” describes their views extremely or very well, including similar shares of Republicans and Democrats.

Men who describe themselves as gay or bisexual are more likely to say they have received or intend to get a monkeypox vaccine.

Here’s what Americans said they learned about the development of vaccines and medical treatments and their advice for handling a future outbreak.

We asked respondents to describe in their own words what rose and fell in importance to them during the pandemic. Here are some of the key themes that emerged.

Overall, around four-in-ten Americans say their local community has experienced severe weather in the past year, a May survey found.

Overall, two-thirds of Americans support providing incentives to increase the use of electric and hybrid vehicles.