Planetology does more than it says

[Royce]

Also does less than it says since science stations aren't actually a part of the game anymore

[SG7]

Also does less than it says since science stations aren't actually a part of the game anymore

What do you mean? They are needed for Solar Core Taps!

[Royce]

What do you mean? They are needed for Solar Core Taps!

I've never heard that, nor is it part of the description. Anyway, from the horse's mouth:

The science station doesn't do anything at the moment - it previously had a purpose but after several systems changed it stopped functioning. We'll pull it from the game until it has a role again.