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Global survey links financial hardship to lower trust in science
A recent global survey reveals that financial hardship and unequal access to resources are significantly eroding public trust in science. Experts point to poor health care access and limited local influence as core drivers of this growing skepticism. The findings highlight an urgent need for the scientific community to address systemic inequalities. Without equitable distribution of benefits, confidence in research institutions will likely continue to decline worldwide.