The 7 biggest problems facing science, according to 270 scientists By Julia Belluz, Brad Plumer, and Brian Resnick

The 7 biggest problems facing science, according to 270 scientists

By Julia Belluz, Brad Plumer, and Brian Resnick

https://www.vox.com/2016/7/14/12016710/science-challeges-research-funding-peer-review-process#6

In this lengthy essay the authors discuss the following issues facing science, No. 6 is related to communication. 

Explore the biggest challenges facing science, and how we can fix them:

  1. Academia has a huge money problem
  2. Too many studies are poorly designed
  3. Replicating results is crucial — and rare
  4. Peer review is broken
  5. Too much science is locked behind paywalls
  6. Science is poorly communicated
  7. Life as a young academic is incredibly stressful

Conclusion:

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