Pew Research Center has had a longstanding interest in studying Americans’ views of the impact of science. A majority of Americans (61%) say science has had a mostly positive effect on society. This ...

Psychologists have revealed a profound connection between the spirituality of science and positive wellbeing, much like the benefits traditionally associated with religion. Research led by ...

The placebo effect is well known, but its close relative, the "nocebo effect" is more obscure. Regardless, there's a good ...

It’s now been two years since Great Women of Science debuted, featuring women who have made notable contributions to science, ...

The share of Americans who say science has had a mostly positive effect on society has declined in recent years. In the new survey, 57% say science has had a mostly positive effect on society, while ...