The Scientific Method once again proves itself.
There is no other area of knowledge that polices itself as rigorously as Science.
This is a null value determination. But a really good catch.
Science polices itself, but it does suffer from too much group think and not enough scientific testing which results in slowing down scientific progress and the embrace of invalid hypotheses. Too often new scientific ideas have to wait an entire generation before they will be adequately investigated and adopted.
We've seen with global warming the political influence on science. And the willingness of too many scientists to get on board and promote global warming without criticallly examining the data.
RIDICULED DISCOVERERS,VINDICATED MAVERICKS"
Genius Hall of Vindication