Thursday, October 15, 2026
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Scientific expertise does not guarantee greater credibility in public debates, survey suggests

A study of more than 6,000 people in the U.K. and Sweden suggests that although scientists are generally regarded as credible, their status as experts is more contested when they discuss issues such as health, education and employment.

Scientific expertise does not guarantee greater credibility in public debates, survey suggests
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A study of more than 6,000 people in the U.K. and Sweden suggests that although scientists are generally regarded as credible, their status as experts is more contested when they discuss issues such as health, education and employment.

Originally published at Phys.org

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