Victor Tangermann

Victor Tangermann is a Toronto-based staff writer and photo editor for Futurism.com. He enjoys watching rockets explode and reading about SETI.

Biography:  https://futurism.com/authors/victor

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The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

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

100%

Examples:

  • The author frequently uses exaggerated language and claims without providing any evidence or sources for his statements.
  • The author shows a strong bias towards sensationalist and clickbaity headlines that often mislead or confuse readers. He also seems to have an interest in topics related to artificial intelligence, space exploration and futurism.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • The article does not disclose any potential conflicts of interest related to its sources or sponsors.
  • There is no clear conflict of interest declared for the author. However, he works as a photo editor for Futurism.com, which may create some bias or influence in his reporting.

Contradictions

50%

Examples:

  • The article contradicts itself by claiming that Marina Vasilevskaya won a trip to space through a national science contest while not providing any proof of this. This is a major contradiction as it undermines the credibility of the entire story.
  • The title of the second article suggests that circular holes in clouds are caused by UFOs or extraterrestrials, which is contradicted by scientific evidence and common sense.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • The article does not use any deception techniques but it may be misleading or confusing for some readers due to its lack of clarity and accuracy.
  • The author uses deceptive practices such as clickbait headlines and exaggerated language to attract readers. He also fails to provide evidence or sources for many of his claims.

Recent Articles

China's Chang'e 6 Probe Brings First Samples from Far Side of the Moon to Earth

China's Chang'e 6 Probe Brings First Samples from Far Side of the Moon to Earth

Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024 China's Chang'e 6 probe made history on June 25, 2024, by bringing the first samples from the far side of the moon back to Earth. The lunar mission touched down in April and spent over a month collecting samples before returning, providing valuable insights into the geological differences between the moon's sides.
Unexpected Coolant Leak Cancels Spacewalk for Astronauts Dyson and Barratt

Unexpected Coolant Leak Cancels Spacewalk for Astronauts Dyson and Barratt

Broke On: Monday, 24 June 2024 A coolant leak in astronaut Tracy Dyson's spacesuit forced the cancellation of U.S. spacewalk 90 on June 24, 2024, putting a halt to her and Mike Barratt's plan to repair a faulty electronics box outside the International Space Station.
NASA Astronauts Conduct Spacewalks to Collect Microorganism Samples from ISS Exterior

NASA Astronauts Conduct Spacewalks to Collect Microorganism Samples from ISS Exterior

Broke On: Thursday, 13 June 2024 NASA astronauts Tracy Caldwell Dyson and Matt Dominick conduct a spacewalk on June 13, 2024, to collect microorganism samples from the International Space Station for scientific analysis. The first team retrieves faulty communications equipment and swabs the exterior for microbial studies in extreme temperatures. The second team, led by Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, focuses on repairs and maintenance on June 15. Findings could offer insights into life's origins on Earth and potential existence elsewhere.
New Discovery of Earth-like Environments on Mars: Evidence of Ancient Lakes and Clay Minerals

New Discovery of Earth-like Environments on Mars: Evidence of Ancient Lakes and Clay Minerals

Broke On: Friday, 03 May 2024 Scientists from Los Alamos National Laboratory discovered potential evidence of Earth-like environments on Mars through analysis of images from NASA's Curiosity Rover. The team found layered, flat rocks with clay minerals or water-formed rock in Gale Crater, suggesting ancient lake conditions and possible microbial life.
China's Lunar Ambitions: Progress Towards Establishing the International Lunar Research Station

China's Lunar Ambitions: Progress Towards Establishing the International Lunar Research Station

Broke On: Wednesday, 24 April 2024 China is making progress towards moon exploration, with completed prototype production of major flight products and plans for scientific facilities around the lunar south pole by 2035. Inviting international partners, China aims to establish a robotic and eventually inhabited moon base called the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS) for interdisciplinary research activities. An intriguing CGI video featuring a NASA Space Shuttle launch may be an oversight or attempt at humor, but China's commitment to lunar exploration continues.
NASA Veteran Claims Discovery of New Force for Propellant-Free Space Travel

NASA Veteran Claims Discovery of New Force for Propellant-Free Space Travel

Broke On: Tuesday, 23 April 2024 NASA veteran Charles Buhler claims to have discovered a new force of nature that could revolutionize space travel with propellant-free propulsion systems. Exodus Propulsion Technologies presented their findings at APEC, explaining the system uses electrostatics to harness this force, generating 10 milliNewtons of thrust without expelling mass. Skepticism surrounds Buhler's claims due to potential energy law violations, but further research is needed.
Russia Launches First Belarusian Astronaut to ISS in 30 Years

Russia Launches First Belarusian Astronaut to ISS in 30 Years

Broke On: Monday, 25 March 2024 On March 23, Russia launched a crew of three people to the International Space Station (ISS) including Oleg Novitskiy from Belarus, NASA astronaut Tracy Dyson and Russian cosmonaut Marina Vasileuskaya.
NASA Satellite Captures Stunning Image of Giant Ring-Shaped Clouds Over Gulf of Mexico Caused by Airplanes Flying Through Altocumulus Clouds

NASA Satellite Captures Stunning Image of Giant Ring-Shaped Clouds Over Gulf of Mexico Caused by Airplanes Flying Through Altocumulus Clouds

Broke On: Monday, 04 March 2024 NASA satellite captures photo of giant ring-shaped clouds over Gulf of Mexico caused by airplanes flying through mid-level altocumulus clouds. Researchers found that any type of plane can produce cavum clouds.

Ultra-Fast Radio Bursts Detected from Distant Source in Universe

Broke On: Sunday, 15 October 2023 Ultra-fast radio bursts (FRBs) lasting only millionths of a second have been detected. The source of these FRBs is believed to be approximately 8 billion light-years away. The Canadian Hydrogen Intensity Mapping Experiment (CHIME) radio telescope was used for the detection. The source of these FRBs is believed to be a magnetar, a type of neutron star with an extremely powerful magnetic field.