Brandon Specktor

Brandon Specktor is an experienced science writer who specializes in space exploration and astronomy. He has written for several well-known publications including Live Science, Reader's Digest, CBS.com, The Richard Dawkins Foundation website and other outlets.

Biography:  https://www.livescience.com/author/brandon-specktor

62%

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

80%

Examples:

  • The author has a bias towards providing detailed information about the solar eclipse. They also have a bias towards using scientific language and terminology.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • It's not clear if there are any conflicts of interest. It seems that the author has done their research and presented a balanced view.
  • There is no evidence of conflicts of interest in this article.

Contradictions

15%

Examples:

  • It's not clear if there are any contradictions in the information provided. It seems that the author has done their research and presented a balanced view.
  • There is no evidence of contradictions in this article.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • It's not clear if there are any instances of deception. It seems that the author has done their research and presented a balanced view.
  • There is no evidence of deception in this article.

Recent Articles

New Mosasaur Species, Jormungandr bolti, Discovered in North Dakota

Broke On: Sunday, 01 October 2023 A new species of mosasaur, named Jormungandr bolti, has been discovered in North Dakota, USA. Jormungandr bolti was about 24 feet long and has been likened to a 'giant sea dragon'. The discovery provides new insights into the evolution of mosasaurs and adds to the diversity of mosasaur species known to have existed during the Cretaceous period.

Dust from Asteroid Impact Contributed to Dinosaur Extinction, Study Suggests

Broke On: Monday, 30 October 2023 The dust from the asteroid impact blocked sunlight, leading to a drastic drop in photosynthesis. The lack of sunlight led to a significant decrease in the food chain, ultimately leading to the extinction of dinosaurs. The study's findings were based on the analysis of sediment layers at a site in North Dakota known as Tanis.

Discovery of Oldest Known Megapredator Pliosaur in Scotland

Broke On: Tuesday, 01 February 2022 A new species of pliosaur, named Lorrainosaurus keileni, has been discovered in the Isle of Skye, Scotland. The Lorrainosaurus keileni lived approximately 170 million years ago and is believed to be the oldest known megapredator of its kind. The creature was approximately 10 meters long and had a skull that was 2.5 meters in length.