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Scientific expertise does not guarantee greater credibility in public debates, survey suggests

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Briefings

A 2026 UK and Swedish survey of over 6,000 individuals found that while scientists are generally viewed as credible, their expert status becomes significantly more contested when they address health, education, or employment topics. The study indicates a shift in public perception where scientific authority is questioned more frequently in these specific domains compared to others.

Key points

• A 2026 UK and Swedish survey of over 6,000 individuals found that scientists are generally regarded as credible, but their expert status is more contested when discussing health, education, or employment issues.

Context and limitations

The study covers only the United Kingdom and Sweden, and data collection was limited to a single snapshot in time.

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