Scientific Illiteracy and the Partisan Takeover of Biology

Liza Gross (2006). Scientific Illiteracy and the Partisan Takeover of Biology. PLoS Biology 4(5): e167

PloS Biology has just published this article on the politicisation of scientific matters by religious groups, especially in the USA. It reports that only 17% of Americans are scientifically literate, yet take strong stands based on religious belief, such as in the "Evolution versus Intelligent Design" debate that is currently raging. The article reports failings in the pre-university/college science and mathematics education in USA and necessity to strengthen it. A warning for the UK?