Democrats view the impact of science on society more positively than Republicans | Pew Research Center

January 13, 2026

Americans’ views on the impact of science on society

Democrats view the impact of science on society more positively than Republicans

Democrats view the impact of science on society more positively than Republicans

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Americans’ views on the impact of science on society
Democrats view the impact of science on society more positively than Republicans
Black and Hispanic adults are less likely than White and Asian adults to say science has had a mostly positive impact on society
White Republicans and Black Democrats are less likely to say science has had a positive effect on society now than in 2019
Education is closely related to how Americans view the effect of science on society