Americans' knowledge of science varies widely
Tuesday, April 23, 2013 - 14:50
in Mathematics & Economics
By Megan GannonLiveScienceCan you identify the gas that makes up most of Earth's atmosphere? If yes, you may be surprised to be among the minority in the United States. (Hint: It's not oxygen.) But if you know which kind of radiation that sunscreen protects against, you're in good company.The American public's knowledge of basic science and technology varies widely, according to the results of a 1...