When one's career could be dependent on possibly saying wrong words it's not that strange for one to be quiet. If I was these guys I'd definitely wait and see i

When one's career could be dependent on possibly saying wrong words it's not that strange for one to be quiet. If I was these guys I'd definitely wait and see if anyone manages to replicate their findings. Even more so if they themselves felt the work is not "ready" and someone published without letting others know. To me it is perfectly reasonable why people involved would remain silent for few weeks.