Fact: For every five hours of cable news, less than a minute is devoted to science.

Fact: 46 percent of Americans believe that God, not evolution, created life on earth.

Fact: The number of newspapers with science sections has shrunk from 95 to 33 since 1989.

If you're noticing a trend here, you wouldn't be the first. In their new book, "Unscientific America," journalist and best-selling author Chris Mooney, along with scientist Sheril Kirshenbaum, explain how corporate interests, a weak education system, science-phobic politicians, and hyperspecialized scientists have created a huge disconnect between the scientific community and American culture.

But it's not all doom and gloom: The authors also propose a broad array of initiatives that could lead to the greater integration of science into our national discourse -- before it is too late.

Pique your interest? Mooney will lead a discussion and book signing at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 16 at Warwick's Book Store, 7812 Girard Ave, La Jolla.

For more from Mooney, read his blog, The Intersection.