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Experiencing record-breaking heat days affects perception of weather trends
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Experiencing record-breaking heat days affects perception of weather trends

New research from Penn’s Annenberg Public Policy Center finds that for residents in areas with record-breaking heat, the perception that the weather is getting hotter increases.

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Public knowledge varies greatly on flu and COVID-19
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Public knowledge varies greatly on flu and COVID-19

The latest Annenberg Public Health and Knowledge Survey finds the answers to eight survey questions—four for the flu and four for COVID—have the strongest ability to independently predict individual vaccine willingness.

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Five factors that assess well-being of science predict support for science funding
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Five factors that assess well-being of science predict support for science funding

A new study from the Annenberg Public Policy Center introduces an assessment model to gauge the extent to which public perceptions align with the way scientists define their work.

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Many don’t know key facts about U.S. Constitution, Annenberg civics study finds
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Many don’t know key facts about U.S. Constitution, Annenberg civics study finds

Many Americans do not know what rights are protected under the First Amendment and a substantial number cannot name all three branches of government, according to the 2023 Annenberg Constitution Day Civics Survey.

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Survey finds gaps in knowledge about maternal health
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Survey finds gaps in knowledge about maternal health

New survey data from the Annenberg Public Policy Center analyzes public knowledge of maternal health risks, vaccine safety, and mental health outreach options.

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