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Global trust in science declines, Wellcome survey finds
Original: Wellcome Global Monitor 2026: Trust in science has declined worldwide, but the picture varies sharply by region
The Wellcome Trust has released its Global Monitor 2026, reporting that trust in science has declined worldwide for the first time in the survey's series. The overall drop masks sharp regional differences, with some parts of the world remaining highly confident in science while others show steep declines. Researchers and policymakers are likely to scrutinise which regions and groups account for the erosion of trust.
Why now: The Wellcome Trust has just published new global survey data showing an unexpected decline in trust in science.
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- Wellcome Global Monitor 2026: Trust in science has declined worldwide, but the picture varies sharply by region · Wellcome Trust
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