No, it is not safe to share all scientific information with the general public. The public cannot be expected to comprehend every aspect of science and all research, so sharing potentially confusing or incomplete information can lead to confusion and misinterpretations of data leading to misinformation. Furthermore, some data must remain confidential for ethical reasons, such as in the case of clinical studies where participants' information must remain confidential, and even publically available clinical trial results can be misinterpreted in ways that could cause harm. Moreover, scientifically rigorous papers can take years to complete, and although some research must be made public due to ethical or financial reasons, not all research should be shared as it may be taken out of context or not taken seriously due to lack of understanding or skepticism.
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