In English
Americans hold scientists in high esteem
US citizens are increasingly concerned about the environment. They express high levels of support for government funding of research and over half of Americans think scientists have “very great prestige”.
Italians more aware of relevance of science
Italian citizens are increasingly supportive of research. They have high trust in scientists and an increased interest in science museums and exhibitions.
Swedish researchers silenced by English law
Libel Laws in England have been used to suppress research, including Swedish results from Francisco Lacerda, Professor of phonetics at Stockholm University.
VA Barometer 2009/10 English
VA Report 2009:2
The 2009 VA Barometer points to a decline in the positive opinions Swedes have of science:
VA Information folder 2009/2010 in English
Information about VA and Public & Science’s members in November 2009.
Science so what? so everything
The title says it all! Launched by the UK government, this latest campaign aims to explain the relevance of science to our everyday lives, and also to show its importance to the economy.