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Internet, Science & Tech
August 27, 2019
#%22https://www.pewresearch.org/science/2019/08/02/trust-and-mistrust-in-americans-views-of-scientific-experts/
** Trust and mistrust in Americans’ views of scientific experts ([link removed])
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In an era when science and politics often appear to collide, public confidence in scientists is on the upswing, and six-in-ten Americans say scientists should play an active role ([link removed]) in policy debates. At the same time, partisans are divided over how they view the value and objectivity of scientific experts.
* 5 key findings about public trust in scientists in the U.S. ([link removed])
* Most Americans have positive image of research scientists, but fewer see them as good communicators ([link removed])
* Democrats and Republicans differ over role and value of scientists in policy debates ([link removed])
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#%22https://www.pewinternet.org/2019/07/25/a-week-in-the-life-of-popular-youtube-channels/
** A week in the life of popular YouTube channels ([link removed])
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An analysis of every video posted by high-subscriber channels in the first week of 2019 finds that children’s content – as well as content featuring children – received more views ([link removed]) than other videos. A small share of highly active creators produced a majority of the content posted on these popular channels.
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#%22https://www.pewinternet.org/2019/08/22/in-emerging-economies-smartphone-and-social-media-users-have-broader-social-networks/
** In emerging economies, smartphone and social media users have broader social networks ([link removed])
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Smartphone users in emerging economies – especially those who use social media – tend to be more exposed to people with different backgrounds ([link removed]) and more connected with friends they don’t see in person.
* Pluralities in most emerging economies believe government should ensure equal internet access ([link removed])
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** 10 facts about Americans and Twitter ([link removed])
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** About one-in-five adult Twitter users in the U.S. follow Trump ([link removed])
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** Couples who meet online are more diverse than those who meet in other ways, largely because they’re younger ([link removed])
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** Mail-in DNA test results bring surprises about family history for many users ([link removed])
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** U.S. public has little confidence in social media companies to determine offensive content ([link removed])
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** About three-in-ten U.S. adults say they are ‘almost constantly’ online ([link removed])
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** Americans have become much less positive about tech companies’ impact on the U.S. ([link removed])
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** 46% of U.S. social media users say they are ‘worn out’ by political posts and discussions ([link removed])
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** Smartphones help blacks, Hispanics bridge some – but not all – digital gaps with whites ([link removed])
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** Most U.S. teens who use cellphones do it to pass time, connect with others, learn new things ([link removed])
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** How Americans see the future of space exploration, 50 years after the first moon landing ([link removed])
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** Media Mentions
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** Whether you trust scientists may depend on your political party, survey says ([link removed])
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CNN
** YouTube isn’t for kids. But kids videos are among its most popular, study finds ([link removed])
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Los Angeles Times
** America’s relationship with scientists? It’s complicated. ([link removed])
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The Washington Post
** Social Media Users Are Just Plain ‘Worn Out’ by Political Posts and Discussions ([link removed])
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Adweek
** Study shows cute kids are YouTube clickbait, child advocates concerned ([link removed])
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Reuters
** YouTube Videos Aimed at Kids Are the Most Popular, Pew Finds ([link removed])
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Bloomberg News
** Americans trust scientists, until politics gets in the way ([link removed])
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Wired
** Trust In Scientists Is Rising, Poll Finds ([link removed])
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NPR
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