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Internet as a Resource for News and Information about Science

Internet as a Resource for News and Information about Science (Report)
A PEW Internet and American Life Project Report
http://www.pewinternet.org/pdfs/PIP_Exploratorium_Science.pdf

The Internet as a Resource for News and Information about Science:
The convenience of getting scientific material on the web opens doors to better attitudes and understanding of science
November 20, 2006
John B. Horrigan, Associate Director

"Summary of Findings:

--When asked where they get most of their news and information about science, 20% of all Americans say they turn to the internet for most of their science news. That translates to 40 million adults.

--This is second only to television, which is cited by 41% of Americans as the place where they get most of their science news and information.

--Newspapers and magazines are each cited by 14% as their main sources for news and information about science. "

View the report online: http://www.pewinternet.org/pdfs/PIP_Exploratorium_Science.pdf

Information for this posting is quoted from the report homepage and summary of findings.

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