On Deepest Caves, Extreme Habitats, and Ecological Superlatives

In an environment where the impact of research is central, scientists face the dilemma of choosing between orthodox writing for objectivity and sensational writing to provoke interest. The use of superlatives in high-ranking ecology journals has increased significantly in recent years, a writing behavior that works against scientific objectivity. In an environment where the impact of research is central, scientists face the dilemma of choosing...