James Felton
James Felton is a science journalist who covers a wide range of topics including space exploration, climate change, and biology. He has a background in environmental science and has previously worked as an editor for various news outlets. In his writing, Felton aims to provide accurate and engaging information to the public while highlighting the importance of scientific research and discovery. He is particularly interested in exploring how science can help us better understand our world and address global challenges such as climate change, resource scarcity, and population growth.
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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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- The author uses sensational language such as
Conflicts of Interest
50%
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- The author does not seem to have any conflicts of interest.
Contradictions
90%
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- A few articles contain contradictory information, such as claiming that JFK’s DNA and other remains are currently stranded in space, while NASA has not confirmed this information.
- , The disappearing clouds during a solar eclipse can be explained by the drop in sensible (thermal) and latent (moisture) heat fluxes from the surface to the lowest atmosphere layer, as a result of dropping land surface temperature.
Deceptions
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- The article claims that JFK’s DNA and other remains are currently stranded in space. However, NASA has not confirmed this information and it is unclear if they have any proof of their existence in space.
Recent Articles
NASA's Mars Sample Return: Overcoming Challenges to Bring Red Planet Samples Home by the 2030s
Broke On: Monday, 15 April 2024NASA to announce updates on Mars Sample Return mission, aiming to bring valuable Martian samples back to Earth for further study by 2030s. Perseverance rover has collected samples since 2021, but faces budget and schedule challenges. NASA seeks innovative designs and industry proposals for earlier and cost-effective sample return. 
Two Approaching Asteroids: 2024 GJ2 and 2013 NK4, Sizes and Distances
Broke On: Thursday, 11 April 2024Two near-Earth asteroids, 2024 GJ2 and 2013 NK4, will make close passes by Earth in late April. 2024 GJ2 will come within three percent of the moon's distance from Earth on April 11, while 2013 NK4 will pass by at a much greater distance on April 15. Both asteroids have been observed and cataloged by NASA, which will use radar antennas to study them in detail. 
Solar Eclipses and the Disappearance of Cumulus Clouds: Implications for Climate Engineering Techniques
Broke On: Wednesday, 28 February 2024A study reveals that during a solar eclipse, shallow cumulus clouds over land begin to disappear when around 15% of the Sun's disc is obscured by the Moon. This occurs because Cumulus clouds feed off columns of rising air called thermals and these rising thermals are formed by the heat of the sun shining down onto the ground. As less solar radiation reaches Earth during a solar eclipse, fewer cumulus clouds form and those that do dissipate quickly once they begin to disappear. This study has implications for climate engineering techniques as it shows that scientists may be underestimating the amount of solar radiation reaching Earth during a total solar eclipse. 
Peregrine Lunar Mission Fails: China's Integration Blamed for Valve Malfunction
Broke On: Saturday, 13 January 2024Astrobotic's Peregrine Lunar Mission failed two days after launch due to a faulty valve. The lander is now stranded in space with no chance of making a soft landing on the Moon, and several Star Trek actors and George Washington are also currently stranded there. NASA sources believe that Chinese technology may be responsible for the mission failure. High-Speed Solar Wind from Large Atmospheric Hole in the Sun
Broke On: Monday, 04 December 2023A significant hole in the Sun's atmosphere is releasing high-speed solar wind towards Earth. The Space Weather Prediction Center anticipates a minor to moderate geomagnetic storm due to this event. The current solar cycle has been stronger than expected, leading to increased auroral activity. The next solar maximum is predicted to occur between January and October 2024. Partial Lunar Eclipse, Known as Hunter's Moon, to Occur on October 27, 2023
Broke On: Friday, 27 October 2023A partial lunar eclipse, also known as the Hunter's Moon, will occur on October 27, 2023. The eclipse will be visible to observers in North America, South America, parts of Asia, and Australia. The Earth's shadow will cover approximately 82% of the moon, causing it to appear red or coppery in color. The term 'Hunter's Moon' is traditionally given to the full moon that follows the Harvest Moon. NASA's OSIRIS-REx Collects Significant Sample from Asteroid Bennu Amid Challenges
Broke On: Wednesday, 25 October 2023NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft has collected more than 60 grams of material from the asteroid Bennu. The sample collection head is jammed open by larger rocks, causing some of the collected material to leak into space. NASA is working on a solution to secure the sample before the spacecraft begins its journey back to Earth in March 2021. Unexpected Coolant Leak Ends Cosmonauts' Spacewalk at ISS
Broke On: Thursday, 26 October 2023Russian cosmonauts Anton Shkaplerov and Pyotr Dubrov were on a spacewalk to investigate a leak in the ISS's Zvezda module. The spacewalk was ended prematurely due to the discovery of a toxic coolant leak. The coolant, ethylene glycol, was found in a bubble approximately 25 centimeters in diameter on the exterior of the ISS.