Syphilis cases are on the rise, but many Americans don’t know the symptoms, an APPC survey on sexually transmitted infections finds.
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Association Found Between Media Diet and Science-Consistent Beliefs About Climate Change
In new paper, APPC researchers probed associations between media exposure and science-consistent beliefs about climate change.
Center for Civic Education Wins 2024 Leonore Annenberg Institute for Civics Award
The Center for Civic Education has received the 2024 Leonore Annenberg Institute for Civics Award from the Annenberg Public Policy Center.
False Belief in MMR Vaccine-Autism Link Endures as Measles Threat Persists
A new ASAPH survey finds that a quarter of U.S. adults do not know that claims that the MMR vaccine causes autism are false.
APPC Scholars Find Knowledge a Factor in Closing Black-White Covid-19 Vaccination Gap
New survey research shows that Black Americans' knowledge about the COVID vaccine increased over time, and this increase was associated with their receipt of the vaccine.
AI in Research Recommendations Released by Experts Convened by NAS-APPC-Sunnylands
New PNAS editorial authored by a group of interdisciplinary experts is a byproduct of a retreat convened by APPC, NAS, & the Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands.
APPC Hosts Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ) Conference at Penn
APPC hosted the annual SEJ conference April 3-7, focusing on Democracy, Disinformation, Activism… What’s Environmental Journalism’s Role?”
Experiencing Extreme Weather Predicts Support for Policies to Mitigate Effects of Climate Change
Most Americans report having experienced the effects of extreme weather, according to a new survey that finds support for policies to lessen the effects of climate change.
Psychologist and Neuroscientist Emily Falk to Lead APPC’s New Climate Communication Division
As part of its 30th anniversary celebration, the Annenberg Public Policy Center has opened a new area of research, the Climate Communication division, led by Annenberg School for Communication vice dean Emily Falk.
Special Issue of Nicotine & Tobacco Research Highlights Influence of Social Media on Young People’s Tobacco Use
A special issue of Nicotine & Tobacco Research co-edited by APPC research director Dan Romer showcases research on the use of social media to promote tobacco products to young people.