Thorough article on scientists’ perceptions of what needs to be fixed with the scientific process.
I recommend reading the top 7 list (included below) and then clicking through to the ‘conclusion’ section (linked).
- Academia has a huge money problem
- Too many studies are poorly designed
- Replicating results is crucial — and rare
- Peer review is broken
- Too much science is locked behind paywalls
- Science is poorly communicated
- Life as a young academic is incredibly stressful