Chen Ly

Chen Ly is a news reporter who covers science and technology topics including health, physics, life and the environment. She has a BSc in physics from the University of Bath and an MSc in climate change: environment, science and policy from King's College London. Chen is currently pursuing a PhD in environmental policy at Imperial College London. Prior to her current role, she was New Scientist's social media manager. You can reach her at chen.ly@newscientist.com.

Biography:  https://www.newscientist.com/author/chen-ly/

77%

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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

92%

Examples:

  • Insects may be struggling to locate flowers because air pollutants are degrading the chemical compounds responsible for their enticing floral scents.
  • Since the industrial revolution, the distance at which hawk moths can sense flowers has shrunk from about 2 kilometres to just a few hundred metres, according to the team's models.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • There is no evidence of parrots using their heads to propel themselves upwards while climbing.
  • The term 'beakiation' does not exist and was made up for convenience.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The number of participants in the study is reported as six, while other sources report five participants.

Deceptions

60%

Examples:

  • The sentence 'Parrots can work their way along branches by using their beaks to swing their body a newly identified form of motion that has been dubbed 'beakiation'.', is deceptive as the term 'beakiation' does not exist and was made up for convenience.
  • The sentence 'Parrots have a few ways of getting around: flying, walking and even climbing. A previous study found that they can use their heads to propel themselves upwards while they are climbing.' is deceptive as there is no evidence of such behavior in parrots.

Recent Articles

Florida Carpenter Ants: Performing Life-Saving Amputations to Save Injured Nestmates

Florida Carpenter Ants: Performing Life-Saving Amputations to Save Injured Nestmates

Broke On: Tuesday, 02 July 2024 Florida carpenter ants, specifically Camponotus floridanus, exhibit a unique behavior: they amputate injured nestmates' upper legs to save their lives. This behavior prevents infection and improves survival rates by damaging blood-pumping muscles in the upper legs that halt the spread of pathogens.
Nitrate Radicals Threaten Pollinators' Scent and Reproduction in Urban Areas

Nitrate Radicals Threaten Pollinators' Scent and Reproduction in Urban Areas

Broke On: Friday, 09 February 2024 Air pollution, particularly nitrate radicals formed by vehicle emissions and abundant in nighttime urban air, severely degrades the scent emitted by flowers such as pale evening primrose. This sensory pollution could have far-reaching effects on plant reproduction and decrease production of fruits that feed many species, including humans. It could also threaten pollinators which rely on flower nectar for sustenance and are already experiencing global declines.
Parrots' Beakiation: A Newfound Ability to Swing Across Branches Like Monkeys

Parrots' Beakiation: A Newfound Ability to Swing Across Branches Like Monkeys

Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 Parrots have been discovered to use their beaks like monkeys, swinging across branches using a technique called 'beakiation'. This newfound ability allows them to navigate complex environments with ease.

Deep Brain Stimulation Shows Promise in Improving Cognitive Function in Traumatic Brain Injury Patients

Broke On: Friday, 01 December 2023 A new technique involving deep brain stimulation (DBS) has shown promise in improving cognitive function in individuals with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). The trial involved five participants who received DBS stimulation targeting the thalamus for 12 hours a day. The participants experienced a 15-52% improvement in processing speed after three months of DBS implants.