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They have a pretty strict rule about not talking to other experiments to avoid confirmation bias, because in the end they want to verify each other.

Ok, this makes sense then.

The part about "maximizing your glory" is a bit... tiring.

Loose lips sink ... Nobel prizes? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photo_51

If you study all your life for something, you want it kept held close to you as possible until "the right time" to extract maximum benefit/glory/$$$/fame etc. Wouldn't you?