Science could solve biggest problems. Why aren't governments using it?

Firstly there's the issue of good and bad science and the amount of taking it on trust those in government are willing to extend to such advisers and the second direct problem is the almost inevitable situation of ending up with a complete moron or woo-woo somewhere in that mix.

The only real way to ensure government be more receptive, inclusive or appreciative of scientific explanations or hypothesis, is to educate all of the population during their younger years so they are well grounded in science and principals of it, such that they'd be less likely to promote or vote into power, morons, woo-woos and those with serious personality disorders.