A new APPC-NAS-Sunnylands book highlights the importance of human accountability and responsibility when using AI in scientific research.
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Two Penn Leaders Named to New National Science and Technology Task Force
APPC's Kathleen Hall Jamieson and Penn Nursing Dean Antonia M. Villarruel have been named to a new task force to produce a Vision for American Science and Technology (VAST).
Francis Collins and Kathleen Hall Jamieson Discuss Science, Faith, and Trust
Former NIH director Francis Collins and APPC's Kathleen Hall Jamieson discussed science, faith, trust, and Collins' new book "The Road to Wisdom" at the Free Library of Philadelphia.
Public Worry About RSV Has Faded, Unlike Flu and Covid-19
An APPC study finds that while public worry about contracting RSV has dropped significantly in the past year, worry about flu and Covid-19 has not.
In a Warming World, Public Needs to Know More About Protections From Mosquito-Borne Illnesses
APPC survey reveals room for improvement in public knowledge about mosquito-spread viruses, despite the increasing frequency of related epidemics.
More in U.S. Accept Covid-19 Vaccine Misinformation, and Willingness to Vaccinate Has Declined
APPC health survey data finds that belief in vaccination misinformation has risen, and a willingness to vaccinate against Covid-19 is lower than in the past.
As Temperatures Break Records, Many Are Unaware of Symptoms of Heat-Related Illnesses
An APPC survey reveals that most Americans do not know where their local cooling centers are in cases of extreme heat.
The Threat of Mpox Has Returned but Public Knowledge About It Has Declined
An APPC survey finds that Americans' knowledge about mpox and the likelihood to vaccinate against it has waned since the outbreak in the summer of 2022.
Meta-Analysis Pinpoints What Vaccination Intervention Strategies Different Countries Should Adopt
A comprehensive meta-analysis from a research team led by the University of Pennsylvania examines what types of vaccine intervention strategies have the greatest effect in increasing vaccination.
Despite Risk, Many Unsure of Temperature to Heat Food to Prevent Illness
An APPC survey finds only 1 in 4 U.S. adults often or always use a food thermometer when cooking and most are unsure of the right temperature to heat food to to prevent illness.