Science of Science Communication

Despite the growing number of cases of West Nile virus, few in the U.S. worry about contracting it, an Annenberg survey finds. Nearly half of those surveyed are unsure what the symptoms are of the disease.

An APPC survey finds that public confidence in U.S. health and science agencies has dropped since the inauguration of President Donald Trump.

A 2025 Annenberg survey found that 70% of U.S. adults support an MMR vaccine requirement for healthy children to attend public school.

According to a new Annenberg Public Policy Center survey, most people are uncertain about which vaccinations are safe and recommended for pregnant people.

An APPC health survey finds that 6 in 10 Americans think that AI-generated health information is somewhat or very reliable.

New APPC survey reveals that many Americans are unaware of two factors that can reduce a baby's risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS): putting the baby to sleep on their back and reducing their exposure to second hand smoke.

Although mammograms can detect breast cancer before symptoms begin, APPC survey data reflects some confusion over when American women think they should start receiving regular mammograms.

Driven by the worry that AI may have unintended consequences, the public's attitudes toward AI science are more negative than those toward general and climate science, APPC researchers find.

APPC survey reveals that, despite reported concern about high blood pressure, few Americans can correctly identify “high" readings.

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