Science and technology are embedded in virtually every aspect of modern life. As a result,
people face an increasing need to integrate information from science with their personal …

As Covid-19 spreads across the world, governments turn a hopeful eye towards research
and development of a vaccine against this new disease. But it is one thing to make a vaccine …

We have yet to know the ultimate global impact of the novel coronavirus pandemic.
However, we do know that delays, denials and misinformation about COVID-19 have …

It is often claimed that conspiracy theories are endorsed with the same level of intensity
across the left‐right ideological spectrum. But do liberals and conservatives in the United …

Individuals are not merely passive vessels of whatever beliefs and opinions they have been
exposed to; rather, they are attracted to belief systems that resonate with their own …

In light of the increasing refusal of some parents to vaccinate children, public health
strategies have focused on increasing knowledge and awareness based on a “knowledge …

Given the potential political and social significance of conspiracy beliefs, a substantial and
growing body of work examines the individual‐level correlates of belief in conspiracy …

Objective Although the benefits of vaccines are widely recognized by medical experts, public
opinion about vaccination policies is mixed. We analyze public opinion about vaccination …

Non-uniform compliance with public policy by citizens can undermine the effectiveness of
government, particularly during crises. Mitigation policies intended to combat the novel …

Recently, Americans have become increasingly likely to hold anti-intellectual attitudes (ie,
negative affect toward scientists and other experts). However, few have investigated the …