In a new Judicature article, APPC scholars note that, while jury service is associated with more positive attitudes toward courts, opportunities to serve on a jury are shrinking.
Research Findings
Americans Split on Fluoridation; Opposition by MAHA Supporters Notable
A new Annenberg survey finds that Americans are divided on support for public water fluoridation, with MAHA supporters notably more skeptical.
Maternal Health Knowledge Is Strong but Gaps Remain, Survey Finds
Many Americans remain unclear about some specific maternal health recommendations, according to a new APPC survey.
What Makes Messages Persuasive?
Penn researchers led by PIK Professor Dolores Albarracín studied the persuasive impact of messages expressing attitudes, describing behaviors, or combining both.
Survey Highlights Persistent Uncertainty on STI Vaccines
While most people are aware of how sexually transmitted infections (STIs) spread, there are gaps in knowledge about which can be prevented through vaccination.
Many Americans Pessimistic about AI’s Impact – and Want More Regulation
A new APPC survey reveals broad pessimism about AI and a bipartisan belief that the government has done too little to regulate it.
Scientists Esteemed by Public, with Vaccine Scientists Seen as Similar to Scientists in General
APPC survey finds that nearly 7 in 10 Americans trust vaccine scientists a moderate or greater amount to act in the best interests of “people like you."
Americans back NATO; Republicans split along Trump-party lines
An Annenberg survey finds that while a majority of Americans value NATO membership, Republican attitudes diverge depending on whether respondents primarily support for Trump or the GOP.
Awareness of Alcohol-Cancer Link Holds Steady Despite Omission in New U.S. Dietary Guidelines
Awareness of the link between drinking alcohol and elevated cancer risk remains unchanged since February 2025, even though the alcohol-cancer connection has been omitted from the latest U.S. dietary guidelines.
