The latest Eurobarometer survey on ‘European citizens' knowledge and attitudes towards science and technology' released today shows more than 8 in 10 citizens (83%) think that the overall influence of science and technology is positive.
Two-thirds of respondents (67%) equally agree that science and technology make our lives easier, healthier and more comfortable.
Respondents are most likely to think that renewable energies (87%), information and communication technology (79%) and vaccines and combatting infectious diseases (77%) will have a positive effect on our way of life in the next 20 years.
The survey shows that a majority of Europeans want to learn more about scientific developments (58%). Nonetheless, lack of time (40%), lack of interest (37%) and lack of knowledge in the field of science and technology (36%) remain significant hurdles in relation to public engagement with science and technology.
