Tessa Koumoundouros

Tessa Koumoundouros is a journalist and editorial assistant at ScienceAlert, where she covers biology, health, and the environment. She holds a Bachelor of Science with honors in zoology and genetics and a Masters in Science Communication. Prior to joining ScienceAlert, Tessa contributed to The Conversation and the Climate Council, worked as an exotics veterinary nurse, and studied illustration and design. In her spare time, she enjoys exploring wild places, photographing wildlife, reading, and drawing.

Biography:  https://www.sciencealert.com/tessa-koumoundouros

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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

98%

Examples:

  • She often reports on studies that support the importance of science and its impact on society.
  • Tessa tends to present scientific findings without adding her own opinions or interpretations.

Conflicts of Interest

98%

Examples:

  • She has worked with organizations like The Conversation and the Climate Council, but there is no evidence of conflicts of interest affecting her reporting.
  • Tessa discloses her background in zoology, genetics, and science communication.

Contradictions

98%

Examples:

  • In some articles, Tessa mentions contradictory findings in scientific research but does not emphasize them or take sides.
  • She presents both the findings and the limitations of studies to provide a balanced view.

Deceptions

98%

Examples:

  • She presents accurate information and sources her articles to credible scientific studies.
  • Tessa does not use deceptive practices in her reporting.

Recent Articles

New Study Reveals Chimpanzees Follow Human-Like Communication Patterns with Rapid Turn-Taking

New Study Reveals Chimpanzees Follow Human-Like Communication Patterns with Rapid Turn-Taking

Broke On: Thursday, 25 July 2024 A recent study published in Current Biology reveals that chimpanzees, our closest living relatives, communicate through turn-taking gestures and sounds similar to human conversations. Researchers found that 14% of chimp interactions involve a two-part exchange with an average response time of 120 milliseconds. This rapid communication pattern sheds light on the evolutionary mechanisms driving social interactions between humans and primates.
Deep-Sea Geobatteries: Uncovering the Mysterious Oxygen Production by Polymetallic Nodules

Deep-Sea Geobatteries: Uncovering the Mysterious Oxygen Production by Polymetallic Nodules

Broke On: Monday, 22 July 2024 Researchers discovered that polymetallic nodules in the Pacific Ocean's Clarion-Clipperton Zone produce oxygen through seawater electrolysis, challenging our understanding of oxygen production and raising concerns about deep-sea mining's impact on these ecosystems.
New Blood Test Predicts Parkinson's Disease Seven Years Before Symptoms Appear: A Game Changer in Early Detection

New Blood Test Predicts Parkinson's Disease Seven Years Before Symptoms Appear: A Game Changer in Early Detection

Broke On: Wednesday, 19 June 2024 A new blood test using artificial intelligence identifies eight biomarkers to predict Parkinson's disease up to seven years before symptoms appear, potentially revolutionizing diagnosis and treatment of this neurodegenerative disorder.

Vegan Diet Shows Significant Cardiometabolic Health Improvements in Twin Study

Broke On: Monday, 04 December 2023 Vegan diet leads to significant reductions in LDL cholesterol, fasting insulin levels, and body weight. Potential nutritional deficiencies, particularly vitamin B12, associated with a vegan diet. Additional benefits of a vegan diet include increased gut bacteria and reduced telomere loss.

Volcanic Activity May Have Set Stage for Dinosaur Extinction, New Research Suggests

Broke On: Tuesday, 28 November 2023 The Deccan Traps, a large volcanic region in West India, had been erupting for roughly 300,000 years before the Chicxulub asteroid, releasing significant amounts of carbon dioxide and sulfur into the atmosphere. New research suggests that the outpouring of climate-altering gases from the Deccan Traps alone could have been sufficient to trigger the global extinction of dinosaurs.