Mrigakshi Dixit

Mrigakshi Dixit is a science journalist who specializes in covering space exploration, biology, and technological innovations. Her work has been featured in publications such as Nature India, Supercluster, The Weather Channel and Astronomy magazine. She can be contacted for pitches or further information.

Biography:  https://interestingengineering.com/author/mrigakshi-dixit

90%

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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

95%

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  • The articles provided show no clear signs of bias.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

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  • No conflicts of interest were found in the articles provided.

Contradictions

92%

Examples:

  • Contradictions found in the articles include information about the size and composition of planets and details about cellular origami.
  • However, these contradictions do not significantly impact the overall understanding of the topics discussed.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • Other articles use accurate and straightforward language.
  • The article about the lost tomato may be seen as misleading due to its sensational title, but it is not deceptive in content.

Recent Articles

Newly Discovered Gases in Venus' Atmosphere: Phosphine and Ammonia - Possible Indicators of Life?

Newly Discovered Gases in Venus' Atmosphere: Phosphine and Ammonia - Possible Indicators of Life?

Broke On: Wednesday, 17 July 2024 Recent discoveries of phosphine and ammonia gases in Venus' atmosphere, potentially indicating life forms or non-biological sources, have sparked excitement and debate among scientists. These gases could not readily be explained by known atmospheric or geological phenomena, suggesting a possible biological origin. However, it is crucial to remain skeptical and consider alternative explanations before confirming these findings.
New Discovery: Potentially Earth-Like Exoplanet LHS 1140 b May Harbor an Atmosphere and Support Life

New Discovery: Potentially Earth-Like Exoplanet LHS 1140 b May Harbor an Atmosphere and Support Life

Broke On: Tuesday, 09 July 2024 Astronomers have identified LHS 1140 b, a potentially habitable exoplanet 48 light-years away, as a strong candidate for an Earth-like atmosphere and life due to its position in the habitable zone of its red dwarf star. Recent data from the James Webb Space Telescope suggests a nitrogen-rich atmosphere, which could indicate a thick atmosphere and subsurface ocean. Further research is needed to confirm these findings and determine if this exoplanet truly holds the promise of extraterrestrial life.
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.
Discovering a Giant Volcano on Mars: A Step Towards Understanding Its Geologic Evolution and Searching for Life

Discovering a Giant Volcano on Mars: A Step Towards Understanding Its Geologic Evolution and Searching for Life

Broke On: Thursday, 14 March 2024 A 280-mile wide volcano with eroded areas containing glacier ice has been discovered on Mars. Studying this location could help scientists understand the planet's geologic evolution, search for life and explore it in the future.

Missing Tomato on International Space Station Found After Eight Months

Broke On: Wednesday, 06 December 2023 A tomato that was part of the Veg-05 experiment went missing on the ISS for eight months. NASA astronaut Frank Rubio, who holds the record for the longest spaceflight by an American, was jokingly accused of eating the missing tomato. The missing tomato was found during a livestream event celebrating the 25th anniversary of the ISS.

Fossil Initially Identified as Plant Revealed to be Baby Turtle

Broke On: Friday, 01 December 2023 The fossil was discovered by a Colombian priest in the 1950s. The turtles were likely less than a year old and belonged to a group of extinct marine turtles. The discovery is significant because fossilized baby turtles are rare, and it provides insight into the growth and development of these ancient creatures.

Ancient Stars May Have Produced Elements Heavier Than Any Found on Earth

Broke On: Friday, 01 December 2023 Ancient stars may have had the ability to produce elements with atomic masses greater than 260. These elements are much heavier than any element found naturally on Earth, including uranium. The heaviest elements are known to be created in neutron stars via a process known as rapid neutron capture, or the 'r-process'. The study was conducted by scientists from North Carolina State University.