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 === Scientific Bias ===
 [[File:Journal oligopoly.png|alt=Journal oligopoly|thumb|'''Figure 3'''. Oligopoly of Scientific Journals.]]
-Unfortunately, although scientists try to remove bias, it is never perfect. This is mainly because the majority of independent scientists publish scientific papers via journals. The majority of these journals are owned by a few private corporations (See '''Figure 3''') which can reject or accept the articles based upon their own interests. This may be the root cause of something called the [[Replication Crisis|replication crisis]], which is the fact that the majority of scientific findings published in journals cannot be reproduced by another scientist.
+Despite continuous efforts to eliminate bias in scientific research, it is never perfect. A pivotal concern is the funding of these studies—often sponsored by private entities seeking a return on their investment, an influence that can subtly distort scientific findings.
-So whilst scientific information may be more rigorous than popular media, it is still subject to bias. To overcome this BurnZero has adopted a [[critical analysis]] weighting system which gives preference to sources which are thought to contain less bias relative to others.
+Another contributing factor to bias is the predominant method of disseminating research through scientific journals, most of which are controlled by a handful of private corporations (See '''Figure 3'''). These entities hold the power to approve or dismiss studies, potentially shaping the scientific discourse to reflect their own agendas. This gatekeeping may be a contributing factor to the replication crisis, where a significant number of studies cannot be reliably replicated by other researchers.
+Therefore, while scientific literature is generally more scrutinized than popular media, it is not immune to bias. In response, BurnZero has implemented a [[critical analysis]] weighting system. This approach prioritizes sources believed to be less influenced by bias, fostering a more objective understanding of scientific findings.

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