[El Gato]

But they are usually technically accurate and do not write in the jargon of the uniformed layman.

OF course they do, if that is their intended audience. You ever have to write an "Executive Summary"? They are one of the better examples of "dumbing down". When you must "dumb down" and/or use common terminology, sometimes technical inaccuracies creep in. :)

[cinFLA]

When you must "dumb down" and/or use common terminology, sometimes technical inaccuracies creep in. :)

Then it is not dumbing down but incorrectly stated.