SciPoll Results
A SciPoll quickly assesses the prevailing wisdom on a specialized topic. It should take less than 1 minute of the expert’s time to answer and not require additional reading or research from the expert..
A SciPoll quickly assesses the prevailing wisdom on a specialized topic. It should take less than 1 minute of the expert’s time to answer and not require additional reading or research from the expert..
The goal of this SciPoll was to understand the impact AI could have on our community.
The intersection of science and law is becoming increasingly crucial in our modern world. As legal cases grow more complex, scientific evidence often plays a pivotal role in court decisions. However, the integration of scientific knowledge into legal proceedings presents unique challenges and opportunities not only to court systems but the scientists involved as well…. Read More
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has recommended marijuana be reclassified to a Schedule III substance, in line with the results of SciPinion’s SciPoll. The SciPoll examined expert perspectives on how marijuana should be classified under the USDEA’s substance scheduling system. The majority of experts (64%) believed marijuana should be classified as a schedule III… Read More
In recent years, the scientific community has faced increasing challenges incommunicating research findings and professional opinions to the public. Scientists across various disciplines have reported experiencing criticism, harassment, and even threats for sharing their expertise, particularly on controversial or politically sensitive topics. This has raised concerns about the potential impact on scientific progress, public trust… Read More
The goal of this SciPoll was to learn what doctors think about the life saving abilities of wearable technologies (heart monitoring smart watches)
California’s Proposition 65 requires businesses to warn consumers about chemical exposures that could cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. While intended to protect public health, debate continues about its effectiveness and impact on business. We asked our expert community to weigh in on whether Prop 65’s benefits outweigh its costs. The responses paint an… Read More
In 2019, the EPA announced an ambitious goal: eliminate mammalian testing for chemical safety assessment by 2035. We asked our expert community to evaluate the feasibility of relying solely on non-animal methods (NAMs) for safety testing of chemicals, pesticides, and pharmaceuticals by 2035. The response was decisive: 42% of experts considered this timeline “definitely not… Read More
