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science Phys Org 2026-07-13

Scientists and Citizens More Persuasive Than Government in Mobilizing Action: Study

A study found that in crises, Americans are more likely to act based on the influence of scientists and public consensus rather than government or industry leaders. This suggests trust is higher in scientific and peer recommendations.

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