Perhaps when reports are written as well as the abstract, the authors could be encouraged to provide a layman's piece (explanation of the study, why it was carried out and how it fits within what's known already, implications etc) which can be made publically available.
interpreted in the right way, but also consistant messaging, whether talking to school children or scientists, or policy makers
Perhaps when reports are written as well as the abstract, the authors could be encouraged to provide a layman's piece (explanation of the study, why it was carried out and how it fits within what's known already, implications etc) which can be made publically available.