Yes, it's true.
Indian science crews aren't properly introduced into steemit, I think.
The main difference between Quora and steemit is - Quora has a good audience for almost every type of category. And, there's no need of followers to get some like-minded encouraging viewers.
Some months ago I posted this https://steemit.com/science/@prabin/the-mysterious-sound-of-space-can-you-hear-them-7b7c0130d9956 on steemit. Unfortunately I was discouraged after getting mere audience views, keep the rewards apart.
Multiple times I tried to convince myself to return to steemit and make my own audience by giving some time. But since we writers live on client works and I am making my living out of writing, I can rarely risk of some days going unpaid.
I would appraise this suggestion for science category to @firepower.
I promise to get back to steemit if it there's a little encouragement else I gave adjust my timing otherwise to return to steemit.
@firepower did you check? Any upcoming contests?