What do you think 'researching that problem' actually involves? Do you think scientists are just paid to sit there and type out bullshit reports?
No, they have to produce real, scientific studies which are peer reviewed by other scientists all over the world. If there's a bullshit study, that's usually quickly discredited and the scientist's reputation damaged. (See: Andrew Wakefield)
You're also living in a delusional world where scientists are not in high demand and can't find a much higher paying job at a private corporation, if they wanted to.
Doing science for a government contract is a step down for most scientists.
These are highly trained, skilled, educated, and intelligent people you're talking about.
No, they have to produce real, scientific studies which are peer reviewed by other scientists all over the world. If there's a bullshit study, that's usually quickly discredited and the scientist's reputation damaged. (See: Andrew Wakefield)
You're also living in a delusional world where scientists are not in high demand and can't find a much higher paying job at a private corporation, if they wanted to.
Doing science for a government contract is a step down for most scientists.
These are highly trained, skilled, educated, and intelligent people you're talking about.