If this is true, it seems like science trying to have it both ways.
Usually, there's desire for media to share scientific evidence in ways that are engaging to the public to recognize our best scientific conclusions.
What I'm taking from your portrayal is scientists know best what ~"helps the current situation."
Despite the origin being important, and that the public wants to know about it science doesn't want evidence on this matter and doesn't want it covered by the media or for it to influence the thinking of the public.
These seem like political behaviors, not scientific ones.
Usually, there's desire for media to share scientific evidence in ways that are engaging to the public to recognize our best scientific conclusions.
What I'm taking from your portrayal is scientists know best what ~"helps the current situation."
Despite the origin being important, and that the public wants to know about it science doesn't want evidence on this matter and doesn't want it covered by the media or for it to influence the thinking of the public.
These seem like political behaviors, not scientific ones.