How Americans see the future of space exploration, 50 years after the first moon landing
Most Americans think sending astronauts to Mars or the moon should be a lower priority for NASA – or say it should not be done at all.
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A growing number of American teenagers – particularly girls – are facing depression
Depression is rising among American teenagers, and teen girls are particularly likely to have had recent depressive episodes.
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Hospital emergency rooms see boom in patients around the Fourth of July
Independence Day is a national celebration of freedom, fireworks and frankfurters. It’s also, by one measure, the most dangerous day of the year.
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Amid measles outbreak, New York closes religious exemption for vaccinations – but most states retain it
Most states in the U.S. allow children to be exempt from vaccinations due to religious concerns.
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A look at how people around the world view climate change
Majorities in many countries say global climate change is a major threat to their nation. Global concerns about climate change have risen since 2013.
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5 facts about vaccines in the U.S.
Most Americans believe the health benefits of the MMR vaccine are high and the risks are low. Many favor school-based vaccine requirements.
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Americans’ drinking habits vary by faith
Religiously active Americans are less likely to drink alcohol than those who are not as religious – but religion’s relationship with drinking is more nuanced.
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The concerns and challenges of being a U.S. teen: What the data show
Seven-in-ten U.S. teens say anxiety and depression are major problems among their peers. Yet anxiety and depression aren’t the only concerns for teens.
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For Darwin Day, 6 facts about the evolution debate
Tuesday is the 210th anniversary of Charles Darwin’s birth. Roughly eight-in-ten U.S. adults say humans have evolved over time.
