Michelle Starr
Michelle Starr is a Senior Journalist at ScienceAlert; her deep love and curiosity for the cosmos has made the publication a world leader in reporting developments in space research. She is an award-winning journalist with over 15 years of experience in the science and technology sectors. Prior to joining the ScienceAlert team in 2017, she worked for seven years at CNET, where she created the role of Science Editor. Her work has appeared in The Best Australian Science Writing 2018 and 2020 anthologies, and in 2014, she was awarded the Best Consumer Technology Journalist in the Optus IT Journalism Awards. She absolutely adores orcas, corvids, and octopuses, and would be quite content to welcome any of them as the new overlords of Earth. Twitter: @riding_red
Biography:
https://www.sciencealert.com/michelle-starr
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The Daily's Verdict
This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.
Bias
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- Michelle Starr has a deep love and curiosity for the cosmos which influences her reporting at ScienceAlert.
Conflicts of Interest
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- Michelle Starr worked for seven years at CNET before joining ScienceAlert.
Contradictions
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Deceptions
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- One article contains a deceptive practice of misleading language.
Recent Articles
New Data Suggests Mars Experiences Over 300 Significant Impacts per Year, Challenging Our Understanding of the Red Planet's Geological History
Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024New data from NASA's InSight mission reveals Mars experiences between 180 and 360 significant meteorite impacts per year, challenging our understanding of the Red Planet's geological history. Seismic shockwaves generated by these impacts are crucial for assessing potential hazards for future exploration missions. 
Exceptional Preservation of Cambrian Trilobites in Volcanic Ash: New Insights into Ancient Marine Creatures' Anatomy and Feeding Behavior
Broke On: Thursday, 27 June 2024Paleontologists discovered exceptionally preserved Cambrian trilobites encased in volcanic ash in Morocco, offering new insights into their anatomy and feeding behavior. The fine-grained ash created three-dimensional molds, revealing soft tissues and mouth parts. Volcanic ash deposits may hold potential for preserving delicate biological remains. 
Upcoming Celestial Spectacle: Witness the Blaze Star's Once-in-a-Lifetime Nova Explosion in Corona Borealis
Broke On: Wednesday, 19 June 2024Prepare for a once-in-a-lifetime celestial event: The Blaze Star, or T Coronae Borealis, a white dwarf star in the constellation Corona Borealis, is predicted to explode and become visible to the naked eye between June and September 2024. This rare occurrence offers astronomers valuable insights into nova explosions and stellar evolution. Stargazers should monitor Corona Borealis for signs of the Blaze Star's explosion during clear nights when the moon is not present or only partially illuminated. 
New Discoveries Suggest Waves Shape Titan's Liquid Methane Seas and Lakes
Broke On: Wednesday, 19 June 2024MIT researchers suggest waves are responsible for shaping Titan's large seas and lakes on Saturn's moon, based on simulations and comparison with Earth's erosion patterns. Discoveries from NASA's Cassini spacecraft reveal Titan, larger than Mercury, has a complex hydrocarbon cycle with liquid methane and ethane bodies shaped by waves similar to Earth's oceans. 
Discovering the First Merging Quasars During Cosmic Dawn: A Groundbreaking Observation of Galactic Cores 900 Million Years After the Big Bang
Broke On: Monday, 17 June 2024Scientists have discovered the first confirmed pair of merging quasars during the Cosmic Dawn, just 900 million years after the Big Bang. Each roughly 100 million times heavier than the Sun, these galactic cores are undergoing a mega merger, with gas and dust falling into central supermassive black holes and emitting massive amounts of light. The findings offer insights into early universe formation and quasar host galaxy evolution during Cosmic Dawn. 
NASA's Unintended Live Broadcast of a Simulated Space Emergency
Broke On: Thursday, 13 June 2024On June 12, 2024, a NASA simulation training exercise mistakenly went live on their official livestream, causing millions to believe there was an emergency aboard the International Space Station. The audio discussed decompression sickness affecting an astronaut commander and the need for immediate medical attention. However, NASA clarified that it was just a simulation and no actual emergency existed. 
New Evidence of Widespread Volcanic Activity on Venus: Sif Mons and Niobe Planitia Reveal Ongoing Eruptions
Broke On: Monday, 27 May 2024New analysis of NASA's Magellan mission data reveals Venus may experience up to 42 volcanic eruptions a year, with significant activity at Sif Mons and Niobe Planitia. Estimated flow rates are 25 km3/Earth-year for Sif Mons and 38 km3/Earth-year for Niobe Planitia. 
Newly Discovered Galaxies Reveal Early Universe's Star Formation Processes with JWST
Broke On: Thursday, 23 May 2024Scientists discovered three early galaxies using the James Webb Space Telescope, each potentially forming when the universe was 400-600 million years old. Surrounded by suspected hydrogen and helium gas, these galaxies will likely fuel new star formation due to their dense gas. The JWST's sensitive instruments detected this gas, offering insights into early universe star formation processes. 
Witness the Rare Alignment of Mars, Saturn, and Two Hidden Planets in the Eastern Sky on June 3-4, 2024
Broke On: Friday, 24 May 2024Witness the rare alignment of Mars, Saturn, and Mercury in the eastern sky before sunrise on June 3 or 4, 2024. While Jupiter and Uranus require telescopes for viewing, this celestial event offers a stunning display with minimal effort. 
First-Ever Measurement of a Supermassive Black Hole's Spin: A Groundbreaking Discovery in Astronomy
Broke On: Wednesday, 22 May 2024Astronomers, led by MIT researchers, measured the spin of a supermassive black hole for the first time using data from tidal disruption events. The findings revealed that both black holes had spins less than 25% of the speed of light.