Plus: As schools close, some students face a digital "homework gap," Americans generally trust medical doctors amid coronavirus threat, and more.
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April 22, 2020
** Internet, Science & Tech
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A monthly digest of the Center's latest research on how the internet, science and technology are impacting society · Subscribe ↗ ([link removed])
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** Most Americans don’t think cellphone tracking will help limit COVID-19, are divided on whether it’s acceptable ([link removed])
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A majority of Americans are skeptical ([link removed]) that tracking someone’s location through their cellphone would help curb the outbreak.
* Half of Americans have decided not to use a product or service because of privacy concerns ([link removed])
* 8 charts on internet use around the world as countries grapple with COVID-19 ([link removed])
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** Americans turn to technology during COVID-19 outbreak ([link removed])
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A majority of Americans are turning to digital means ([link removed]) to stay connected and track information about the coronavirus outbreak.
* As schools close due to the coronavirus, some U.S. students face a digital ‘homework gap’ ([link removed])
* Before the coronavirus, telework was an optional benefit, mostly for the affluent few ([link removed])
* Americans who primarily get news through social media are least likely to follow COVID-19 coverage, most likely to report seeing made-up news ([link removed])
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** Polling shows signs of public trust in institutions amid the pandemic ([link removed])
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Americans see “social distancing” measures urged by public health officials to limit the spread of COVID-19 as generally appropriate ([link removed]) .
* Amid coronavirus threat, Americans generally have a high level of trust in medical doctors ([link removed])
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** U.S. concern about climate change is rising, but mainly among Democrats ([link removed])
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The share of Americans who say global climate change is a major threat to the well-being of the U.S. has grown from 44% in 2009 to 60% in 2020. But the rise in concern has largely come from Democrats. ([link removed])
* For Earth Day, how Americans see climate change and the environment in 7 charts ([link removed])
* New, emerging jobs and the green economy are boosting demand for analytical skills ([link removed])
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** Young women often face sexual harassment online – including on dating sites and apps ([link removed])
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Six-in-ten women under 35 who have online dated ([link removed]) say someone continued to contact them after they said they were not interested.
* About half of never-married Americans have used an online dating site or app ([link removed])
* Lesbian, gay and bisexual online daters report positive experiences – but also harassment ([link removed])
** About half of U.S. adults are wary of health effects of genetically modified foods, but many also see advantages ([link removed])
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** Most Americans rely on their own research to make big decisions, and that often means online searches ([link removed])
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** Americans see spread of disease as top international threat, along with terrorism, nuclear weapons, cyberattacks ([link removed])
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** Media mentions
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Pandemic underscores digital divide facing students and educators ([link removed])
CNN
2020 Census, starring the internet ([link removed])
Politico
Americans say Internet or cell phone service interruption amid coronavirus would be a problem ([link removed])
Fox News
The Homework Chasm ([link removed])
Slate
Twitter is rushing to verify health experts ([link removed])
Engadget
Our lack of will to expand broadband access has left millions of students disconnected during closures ([link removed])
Fast Company
** From our research
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The share of U.S. households with school-age children that do not have a high-speed internet connection at home. ([link removed])
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