Public and Scientists’ Views on Science and Society

Pew Research Center has investigated public versus scientist's opinions on a wide range of related issues. Some of the results are shocking, such as only 65% of public believing humans have evolved over time. As for nuclear energy, there is a 20-point gap with only 45% of the public favoring new nukes.

 http://www.pewinternet.org/2015/01/29/public-and-scientists-views-on-science-and-society/