Health Populi January 20, 2026
Most Americans believe it’s very important for the nation to lead in scientific achievements. But twice as many Democrats as Republications, 65% versus 32%, say the U.S. is losing ground in science innovations.
The Pew Research Center asks and answers the Do Americans Think the Country Is Losing or Gaining Ground in Science? And the answer is, “millions of people do think so.”
The Pew team polled 5,111 U.S. adults in late October 2025 for this research.
There are a few political chasms related to science-trust in the U.S. that are important to call out because they shape peoples’ views on health policy and resource allocation to research.
First, note that many more Americans who identify as Democrat or leaning...
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