Why is scientific literacy important?

So science literacy is more about being able to apply concepts you learned in science to explain what you observe, and less about knowing facts off the top of your head. So the results of the poll may not be a good reflection of scientific literacy. read more

Scientific literacy clears your doubts about the reasons of why things happen in a particular way in your surroundings. According to me this is really important that you know what, why and how do things happen in the nature. read more

It’s tempting to say: “how could it not be important, it’s science! The coolest thing in the world! Everything runs on science!”, but that only appeals to those already preaching the science gospel. read more