In this week's Research 2000 poll we asked several questions about science and science policy that I'll have more on later. But here's one I thought you might find interesting:
QUESTION: Most astronomers believe the universe formed about 13.7 billion years ago in a massive event called the Big Bang. Do you think that's about right or do think the universe was created much more recently?
RIGHT MORE RECENT NOT SURE
All 62% 25% 13%
Dem 71% 17% 12%
Rep 44% 38% 18%
Ind 66% 23% 11%
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