Another poll on public attitudes to science:
http://www.pewinternet.org/2015/01/29/public-and-scientists-views-on-science-and-society/
Just one snippet:
“A majority of the general public (57%) says that genetically modified (GM) foods are generally unsafe to eat, while 37% says such foods are safe; by contrast, 88% of AAAS scientists say GM foods are generally safe.”
MK