I don't really see why every single miner needs to have access to the research channel, as Jamf said it could lead to some issues. If this absolutely, positively NEEDS to happen, why not give it to the QM, the person meant to co-ordinate stuff for the cargo department? The average mad lad doesn't need to personally negotiate with your nerd boyes, that's what the toughest mad lad (QM) is for.