Science of Science Communication

Amid a significant U.S. measles outbreak, a new APPC survey finds that many Americans do not understand the potential severity of the disease.

Researchers at Penn and other institutions developed SCIMaP, an interactive map to show the impact that cuts to federal funding for scientific research would have at national, state, and county levels.

Public awareness of the link between drinking alcohol and an elevated risk of cancer has grown since last fall, according to an Annenberg Public Policy Center survey.

An APPC survey finds that, despite potential bird flu contamination, many Americans do not know that raw milk poses greater health risks than pasteurized milk.

Despite the increased risk of injury and death, over a third of gun owners do not store all their firearms in a locked location, an APPC survey finds.

APPC and CHOP's Vaccine Education Center produced a video showing why it is virtually impossible for foreign DNA fragments to damage our own DNA.

A paper reviewing APPC research during the pandemic finds a "conspiracy mindset" was a major factor in resistance to Covid vaccination.

An APPC survey reveals that 48% of U.S. adults incorrectly think that the benefits of taking aspirin every day outweigh the risks.

Most U.S. adults support school vaccination requirements and policies requiring children to be vaccinated against preventable diseases such as measles, mumps, and rubella, an APPC study finds.

An APPC survey finds that RSV vaccines to protect older adults and newborns have become more widely accepted by the public over the last year.