Frank Landymore

Frank Landymore is a news reporter known for his in-depth coverage of science and technology. He has been writing for Futurism since 2019, where he focuses on topics such as space exploration, artificial intelligence, and health sciences. Frank's reporting often highlights the latest discoveries and advancements in these fields while also exploring their potential impacts on society. His articles are characterized by thorough research and clear communication of complex concepts.

Biography:  https://futurism.com/authors/flandymore

87%

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

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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:

  • The author quotes an expert who says there are no causal relationships between these drugs and hair loss or suicidal thoughts, but then lists examples of patients experiencing these side effects.
  • The author refers to people using semaglutide drugs as ‘patients’.

Conflicts of Interest

88%

Examples:

  • The article quotes sources that have not been peer-reviewed or are pre-print without disclosing this fact.
  • The article uses selective reporting by only mentioning severe alleged consequences of semaglutide drugs while ignoring other side effects such as stomach paralysis and serious bowel blockage.

Contradictions

88%

Examples:

  • Atoko Point may have originated from an underground source of magma or could have been carried there by flowing water.
  • Atoko Point’s composition suggests it is likely a type of rock called anorthosite.

Deceptions

83%

Examples:

  • The article claims that semaglutide might cause hair loss and suicidal thoughts without providing any evidence to support this claim.
  • The article uses sensationalist language such as ‘miracle’ when describing Wegovy’s ability to suppress a person’s appetite.

Recent Articles

New Discoveries in Jupiter's Upper Atmosphere: Gravity Waves and Complex Structures

New Discoveries in Jupiter's Upper Atmosphere: Gravity Waves and Complex Structures

Broke On: Tuesday, 02 July 2024 New insights from the James Webb Space Telescope reveal Jupiter's upper atmosphere hosts intricate structures and vibrant lights above the Great Red Spot, challenging our understanding of this gas giant. Possible explanations include gravity waves and historical records suggest it may have formed from unstable winds.
Newly Discovered Anorthosite Boulder, Atoko Point, on Mars: A Potential Piece of Martian History

Newly Discovered Anorthosite Boulder, Atoko Point, on Mars: A Potential Piece of Martian History

Broke On: Saturday, 15 June 2024 NASA's Perseverance rover discovered a unique boulder named Atoko Point during its exploration of Mars' Jezero Crater. The light-toned, 18-inch wide and 14-inch tall boulder, located in Neretva Vallis, is primarily composed of pyroxene and feldspar. Scientists believe it may be an anorthosite, a rock type never seen on Mars before. Its discovery could provide insights into Mars' geology and potential similarities to Earth.
FDA Investigates Potential Hair Loss, Suicidal Thoughts Linked to GLP-1 Drugs Wegovy and Ozempic

FDA Investigates Potential Hair Loss, Suicidal Thoughts Linked to GLP-1 Drugs Wegovy and Ozempic

Broke On: Saturday, 06 January 2024 The FDA is investigating potential side effects of semaglutide, including hair loss and suicidal thoughts. Reports suggest that GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic may cause alopecia and aspiration in some patients.