Cary Lynne Thigpen Archives

Publications

short readsJun 21, 2021

On social media, Gen Z and Millennial adults interact more with climate change content than older generations

Among U.S. social media users, 45% of Gen Z adults have interacted with content that focuses on the need for action on climate change.
short readsNov 11, 2020

Many publics around world doubt safety of genetically modified foods

Concern about genetically modified foods is widespread, with about half of people in 20 publics saying these foods are unsafe to eat.
data essayAug 26, 2020

On the Intersection of Science and Religion

Over the centuries, the relationship between science and religion has ranged from conflict and hostility to harmony and collaboration, while various thinkers have argued that the two concepts are inherently at odds and entirely separate.
short readsJun 25, 2020

Younger, more educated U.S. adults are more likely to take part in citizen science research

One-in-ten U.S. adults say they have taken part in citizen science in the past year, and 26% say they have ever done so.
short readsMay 21, 2020

Most Americans expect a COVID-19 vaccine within a year; 72% say they would get vaccinated

Americans’ expectations for the year ahead include an effective treatment or cure for COVID-19, as well as a vaccine to prevent the disease.
short readsAug 27, 2019

Most Americans say science has brought benefits to society and expect more to come

A strong majority of the American public thinks of science as having a positive effect on society, and most expect continued benefits to accrue from science in the years ahead.