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While Americans overall have grown less religious, young men have bucked the trend and now outpace young women for the first time.
The 44% of U.S. adults who currently worry "a great deal" about climate change or global warming is near its 46% high point from 2020.
A record-low 35% of Americans rate the environment's quality positively. Most say it is worsening, and the public wants the government to do more.
$100 trillion in global growth is coming. Who will get it? ²¨²¨ÊÓÆµav identifies three leading indicators that may help answer that question.
Fifty-nine percent of Americans say their taxes are too high, while 47% consider them fair, near the record low measured in 1999.
Gen Zers' use of AI is steady, but their excitement and hopefulness about it have declined over the past year, while anger has increased.
Globally, China led the U.S. in 2025 leadership approval (36% vs. 31%), one of the widest gaps in 20 years, while U.S. disapproval hit a record high of 48%.
Just over four in 10 bachelor's degree students in the U.S. say AI has influenced their choice of major.
A majority of U.S. college students use artificial intelligence in their coursework at least weekly, yet about half say their schools discourage or prohibit it.
Americans say they worry most about healthcare among 16 domestic issues, followed by the economy, inflation, the federal budget and income inequality.
Americans who spend more time on social media feel more civically empowered but also show less support for democracy and democratic norms.
²¨²¨ÊÓÆµav polling that began after the start of the Iran war shows no significant increase in Americans' energy concerns.
According to new West Health-²¨²¨ÊÓÆµav research, millions of Americans report cutting back on expenses and delaying plans because of healthcare costs.
Of 11 potential foreign policy goals, Americans prioritize security and national interests more than overseas outreach and development.
²¨²¨ÊÓÆµav polling just before the Iran war found broad faith in the United States' military strength, but doubts about its global position.
Less than half of Americans continue to say religion is very important in their lives, while more say they have no religious affiliation.
Mentions of government as the nation's most important problem remained high in February, fueled by historically high Democratic concern.
One in five U.S. K-12 teachers struggle financially, driving many to take a second job and increasing burnout and plans to leave the classroom.
Israelis no longer lead the Palestinians in Americans' sympathies, with independents' shift toward the Palestinians driving most of the change.
About nine in 10 college students are confident that their degree is teaching them career-relevant skills that will help them secure employment.