Science

short readsOct 29, 2015

The most – and least – energy-intensive nations

The U.S. Virgin Islands is the most “energy intensive” place on Earth — meaning it uses the most energy per unit of GDP — while gambling hub Macau is one of the least.
short readsOct 22, 2015

5 facts about the interplay between religion and science

Religion and science have often been seen as being in conflict. But are religious faith and the scientific enterprise really at odds with each other?
short readsOct 22, 2015

Freedom Caucus districts look much like other GOP-held districts

The attitudes of Republicans living in House Freedom Caucus members’ districts look very similar to those in other Republican-represented districts.
videoOct 22, 2015

Video: Are science and religion in conflict with each other?

A majority of the public says science and religion often conflict, but fewer say science conflicts with their own beliefs. And highly religious Americans are less likely than others to see conflict between faith and science.
reportOct 22, 2015

Video: Are science and religion in conflict with each other?

A majority of the public says science and religion often conflict, but fewer say science conflicts with their own beliefs. And highly religious Americans are less likely than others to see conflict between faith and science.
reportOct 22, 2015

Perception of Conflict Between Science and Religion

How much do people’s religious beliefs influence their views about science topics? There was debate for centuries about the origins of the universe and how to explain stellar and planetary activities in the heavens. In more recent decades, there has been debate among religious leaders over the theory of evolution through natural selection since the […]
reportOct 22, 2015

Majorities of All Religious Groups See Long-Run Benefits of Science Funding

There is strong public support for government investment in science. Overall, 71% of adults say government investment in basic science research “pays off in the long run,” while 24% say such investments are not worth it. Similarly, most see positive benefits from government investment in engineering and technology; 72% say investments in this area pay […]
reportOct 22, 2015

Religion and Views on Climate and Energy Issues

There is a long history of religious thinking and attention to the role of humans as stewards of the Earth and the environment. The Evangelical Environment Network, for example, is a ministry of Christian people and organizations aimed at reducing pollution and environmental degradation. The theological underpinnings for the network stem from the idea that […]
reportOct 22, 2015

Few Religious Group Differences in Views on Space Issues

Space exploration has, up to now, been largely funded by the federal government and overseen by NASA. The Pew Research Center survey included two questions about space. One asks about government investment in the International Space Station. A second question asks for views about the role of astronauts as part of space exploration in the […]
reportOct 22, 2015

Mixed Role of Religion in Views on Biomedical and Food Issues

Religious factors are at play in public views about some, though by no means all, biomedical topics. For example, there are differences between those who attend worship services regularly and those who do not when it comes to views about the appropriateness of changing a baby’s genetic makeup. But there are no such divides when […]