Politics and a sense of whether scientists are ‘on their side’ influence people’s trust in scientists, finds new report.
11 September 2026
Politics and a sense of whether scientists are ‘on their side’ influence people’s trust in scientists, finds new report.
By
Chris Simms0
Chris Simms
New survey finds high public trust in science, but warns political polarisation could erode confidence
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