The recent Pew Research Center survey indicates a slight increase in trust towards scientists, with confidence levels rising to 76%. This marks a slight improvement after significant declines since 2020.
Despite the small uptick in trust to 76%, this trust remains below pre-pandemic levels, which stood at 86% in January 2019, indicating an erosion of public confidence.
The survey highlights a partisan divide; Democrats generally exhibit greater trust in scientists than Republicans, which may affect public policy discussions.
While Americans recognize scientists for their intelligence and problem-solving abilities, only 65% see them as honest, suggesting a lingering skepticism about their intentions.
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