Scientific discovery has many dimensions. Because of its complexity, new discoveries are often dwarfed by obscure references and jargon understood only by scientists. This is only one of the ways in which scientific revolution becomes covered up. New scientific investigations and discoveries often remain the exclusive domain of very particular scientific circles. However, there are also other forces in play in terms of scientific revolution.

             Technological advance and the generally better general education of the human race complicate matters considerably. It is no longer easy for officials to cover up discoveries that they deem dangerous to their hold on power. The suggestion is that the government and other powerful officials tend to cover up revolutionary scientific discoveries in order to further their own powerful positions and/or to favor the monetary income from certain businesses. .

             Most prominent are energy-related issues. It is said that science has already developed ways of conserving energy that are unused only because those in power will not fund its implementation. The medical profession is another case in point. AIDS medication for example is available only at exorbitant prices, and the generic version of these same drugs are not made available to the poor.

             There are however more motivations than money issues to cover up revolutionary scientific discoveries. One of these is the fear of nationwide panic. UFO sightings for example tend to be kept in the watchful secrecy of the few. The government and scientists are perhaps afraid of what such knowledge would entail for the country.

             In general, covering up scientific revolutions is largely the result of fear. Government officials fear the loss of their extreme power and wealth. However, as mentioned above, it is not as easy today to fool citizens as it was a century ago. Concomitant to cover-up attempts is the way in which scientific text books are compile.