Special Eurobarometer 340: Science and Technology

According to a new Eurobarometer report published today, nearly 80% of Europeans say they are interested in scientific discoveries and technological developments, compared to 65% interested in sport. Over 70% of Europeans want to see the expansion of EU-funded research in the future. But only 10% consider themselves well-informed about science, nearly 60% think scientists should put more effort into communicating about their work and 65% believe governments should do more to interest young people in scientific issues. Europeans overwhelmingly recognise the benefits and importance of science but many also express fears over risks from new technologies, the power that knowledge gives to scientists and human rights issues linked to science. With the Lisbon Strategy being revised in 2010, this Eurobarometer survey is undertaken at a timely moment. The objective is to assess European citizens’ general attitudes towards science and technology, to see if this perception has changed significantly from 2005 and to see if it mirrors the effects of the Lisbon Strategy. The following points are analysed: • European citizens’ interest and level of information • Image and knowledge of science and technology • Attitudes towards science and technology • Responsibilities of scientists and policy-makers • Scientific studies and the role of women and young people • Effectiveness of European scientific research #####The results by volumes are distributed as follows: * Volume A: Countries * Volume AA: Groups of countries * Volume A' (AP): Trends * Volume AA' (AAP): Trends of groups of countries * Volume B: EU/socio-demographics * Volume B' (BP) : Trends of EU/ socio-demographics * Volume C: Country/socio-demographics ---- Researchers may also contact GESIS - Leibniz Institute for the Social Sciences: [https://www.gesis.org/eurobarometer](https://www.gesis.org/eurobarometer)