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That's a lot of papers.  Even for a physician's area of expertise, it is projected they To remain current with their field, physicians  must read about \textbf{20 papers a day} to remain current. day}.  Given the growing "scourge" of \href{https://www.authorea.com/users/3/articles/21489/_show_article}{cross-disciplinary science} and the interconnectivity of life, our world, and everything, 20 papers a day honestly  seems low. How How, then,  isit that  an average journal articleis  \href{http://www.straitstimes.com/news/opinion/more-opinion-stories/story/prof-no-one-reading-you-20150411}{only read by 10 people people,  or only 20\% of \textit{cited} paperswere even  actually read}?\\ Maybe it has to do with the overextension of researchers (see Alberto's post above for massive discipline-spanning course  lists). Or maybe it has to do with the way papers are presented. They're long, \href{https://twitter.com/albertopepe/status/256470400777728000/photo/1}{in archaic formats}, andare  only accessible if you have with  a background in the given discipline. discipline (and, critically, freedom from paywalls).  Why can't we - scientists/communicators of knowledge/sharers of discoveries - agree to write clearly, concisely, and for broad impact and appeal?  Many universities and other research institutions have press offices to that  interface with the public. public for just this reason.  This is critical critical,  as institutions' research and resources help attract more funding and,more  nobly, should be shared with the world. The problem?