Scientists top list of most trusted professions in US
by Ian Sample Science editor from Science | The Guardian on (#4MFJD)
Pew survey shows rise in confidence that scientists will act in public's interest
Scientists have topped a survey of trusted professions, with adults in the US more confident that they act in the public's best interests than employees from any other line of work studied.
The survey found that confidence in scientists has risen markedly since 2016 and more than half of American adults believe the specialists should be actively involved in policy decisions surrounding scientific matters.
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