Yes that a misconception that many people think that peer-review involves some sort of verification or replication which is not true. I would blame mainstream

Yes that a misconception that many people think that peer-review involves some sort of verification or replication which is not true. I would blame mainstream media in part for this and how they report on research and don't emphasize this nature. Mainstream media also is not interested in reporting on progress but likes catchy headlines/findings.