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| Americans score a 'D' when it comes to science, says new study | Americans score a 'D' when it comes to science, says new study |
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| Americans developed the nuclear weapons, dispatched a man to the moon, and for many years worked hard to secure a scientific and technological advantage over rival nations. | Americans developed the nuclear weapons, dispatched a man to the moon, and for many years worked hard to secure a scientific and technological advantage over rival nations. |
| But a new study suggests that most Americans struggle with science. | But a new study suggests that most Americans struggle with science. |
| The report by the Pew Research Centre, revealed it had asked a representative sample of US adults on geology, physics and astronomy, among other topics. Out of 12 questions, the test-takers on average answered 7.9 correctly. That’s a score of 66%. | The report by the Pew Research Centre, revealed it had asked a representative sample of US adults on geology, physics and astronomy, among other topics. Out of 12 questions, the test-takers on average answered 7.9 correctly. That’s a score of 66%. |
| “Most Americans (86%) correctly identify the Earth’s inner layer, the core, as its hottest part, and nearly as many (82%) know uranium is needed to make nuclear energy and nuclear weapons,” said the report. | “Most Americans (86%) correctly identify the Earth’s inner layer, the core, as its hottest part, and nearly as many (82%) know uranium is needed to make nuclear energy and nuclear weapons,” said the report. |
| “But far fewer are able to identify the property of a sound wave that determines loudness. Just 35% correctly answer amplitude, or height. Some 33% incorrectly say it is frequency and 23% say it is wavelength. And just 34% correctly state that water boils at a lower temperature in a high-altitude setting (Denver) than near sea level (Los Angeles).” | “But far fewer are able to identify the property of a sound wave that determines loudness. Just 35% correctly answer amplitude, or height. Some 33% incorrectly say it is frequency and 23% say it is wavelength. And just 34% correctly state that water boils at a lower temperature in a high-altitude setting (Denver) than near sea level (Los Angeles).” |
| Around one in five people confused astrology and astronomy. | Around one in five people confused astrology and astronomy. |
| More than one in five (22%) of those taking the test said astronomy was “the study of how the positions of stars and planets can influence human behaviour.” | More than one in five (22%) of those taking the test said astronomy was “the study of how the positions of stars and planets can influence human behaviour.” |
| When The Independent attempted to take the test, the Pew centre’s website displayed an error message. | When The Independent attempted to take the test, the Pew centre’s website displayed an error message. |