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Old 29-03-2004, 12:42   #9
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Re: More Scientists Speculating
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Originally Posted by gary_580
Why do scientists insist on publishing speculation?
I would say that it is because what they are publishing isn't generally intended for general consumption, it is submitted for the purposes of peer review in the academic and research community. That way, people share their information and other people can build on that and help to either prove or disprove it. That's not to say that they have a problem with their work being picked up by the newspapers, just that it's a low priority consideration.
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