In Switzerland, people have more trust in science than in the police or government.
In February 2025, researchers from universities and the National Institutes of Health protested in Washington D.C. against massive budget cuts.
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In Switzerland, science enjoys greater public trust than the police, government or parliament. But what exactly is the role of science in a democracy, and how does it differ in dictatorships?
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