We review recent work on the relationship between science rejection and conspiracy beliefs.
We distinguish between conspiracy beliefs about science specifically and the link between …

From vaccination refusal to climate change denial, antiscience views are threatening
humanity. When different individuals are provided with the same piece of scientific evidence …

Uncertainty that arises from disputes among scientists seems to foster public skepticism or
noncompliance. Communication of potential cues to the relative performance of contending …

In an attempt to display themselves as warm, approachable, and trustworthy, researchers
might reveal personal details about themselves (ie, self-disclosure) when communicating …

Many college students, especially first-generation and underrepresented racial/ethnic
minority students, desire courses and careers that emphasize helping people and society …

The importance of experts in the communication of scientific knowledge cannot be ignored,
however, the crisis of trust in experts persists and is widening on social media in China. In …

Recent years have seen an increased research interest in the determinants of public trust in
science. While some argue that democracy should be the political regime most conducive to …

One of the most prominent correlates of trust in science and scientists is education level,
possibly because educated individuals have higher levels of science knowledge and …

In higher education and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM),
interlocking oppressions can lead to inequitable environments for those who hold …

Height on the COVID‐19 pandemic (2020–2021), a considerable atmosphere of uncertainty
and insecurity has emerged throughout the world. At the same time, social media and …