Michael Le

Michael Le Page is a science journalist who writes about various scientific topics, including evolution, genetic engineering, biomedicine, and the environment. He studied molecular biology at the University of Cambridge and has worked in various roles at New Scientist magazine. He has won several awards for his journalism and has experience in radio and television interviews as well as public speaking.

Biography:  https://www.newscientist.com/author/michael-le-page/

91%

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 is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

95%

Examples:

  • The author appears to have a slight bias towards reporting the negative aspects of scientific discoveries and events.

Conflicts of Interest

90%

Examples:

  • In one article, the author mentions the potential impact of Toba's super-eruption on human societies without disclosing potential conflicts of interest related to the research on this topic.

Contradictions

96%

Examples:

  • In one article, the author reports contradictory information about the mpox strain in the Democratic Republic of Congo, stating that it is transmitted through various means and has different fatality rates in adults and children.

Deceptions

88%

Examples:

  • In one article, the author makes misleading statements about the impact of a volcanic eruption on human societies and implies that there are no sources to support this claim.

Recent Articles

Urgent Action Needed to Contain Deadly Mpox Outbreak Spreading in Africa, WHO Warns

Urgent Action Needed to Contain Deadly Mpox Outbreak Spreading in Africa, WHO Warns

Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024 Urgent action needed to contain deadly mpox outbreak in Africa, with over 8,600 reported cases and around 410 deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo this year. A new strain of mpox, primarily spreading through sexual contact among men and women, has a fatality rate of up to 10% in children. The WHO emphasizes the need for immediate access to vaccines and treatments as cases continue to surge, affecting 24 out of 26 provinces in Congo and posing a risk for neighboring countries.
New Discovery: Protist Lacrymaria olor Exhibits Complex Behavior through Origami-like Folds in Cell Membrane

New Discovery: Protist Lacrymaria olor Exhibits Complex Behavior through Origami-like Folds in Cell Membrane

Broke On: Thursday, 06 June 2024 Stanford University researchers discovered that the single-celled organism Lacrymaria olor, also known as a free-living ciliate, exhibits complex behavior through origami-like folds in its cell membrane. The organism's long proboscis extends up to 30 times its body length for food search and attacks using microtubules that form an intricate structure. This discovery of 'curved crease origami' or 'Lacrigami' has potential applications in soft-matter engineering and microsurgeries.
New Study Suggests Drought Conditions May Have Driven Human Migration Out of Africa

New Study Suggests Drought Conditions May Have Driven Human Migration Out of Africa

Broke On: Thursday, 21 March 2024 A new study by Arizona State University suggests that humans living in Ethiopia 74,000 years ago may have migrated out of Africa due to drought conditions. This forced them to adapt and possibly travel for resources, potentially driving a dispersal.

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.

Roosters May Recognize Themselves in Mirrors, Study Suggests

Broke On: Wednesday, 25 October 2023 A recent study suggests that roosters may be able to recognize themselves in a mirror. The study has sparked debate in the scientific community, with some questioning the methodology and interpretation of the results.