pop science

a term used to describe "scientific clinincal studies" which are never published nor are they accessible to other researchers but somehow "PROVE" something really shocking and amazing; the author's conclusion usually leads to a bold statement which states that everyone and their uncle henry needs to purchase their product.

"have you seen JAMA lately?"

"heck no, it's a little too 'pop science" nowadays....."

by MintyLeila July 29, 2005