Morgan McFall-Johnsen

Morgan McFall-Johnsen is a senior science reporter at Business Insider. She covers climate change and space, as well as health and medicine and environmental issues. Morgan has interviewed astronauts aboard the International Space Station and published the first detailed accounts of early COVID-19 outbreaks on cruise ships. Email her at mmcfalljohnsen@businessinsider.com and follow her on Twitter @MorganMJohnsen. Expertise: Climate change and climate-crisis solutions Extreme weather (heat, drought, floods, fires, hurricanes) …

Biography:  https://www.businessinsider.com/author/morgan-mcfall-johnsen?op=1

46%

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 has a poor reputation for journalistic standards and is not considered a reliable news source.

Bias

15%

Examples:

  • Her work has been published by popular publications such as Backpacker Magazine, Outside Business Journal and Popular Science.
  • Morgan McFall-Johnsen is a senior science reporter with expertise in climate change, space, health and medicine, environmental issues.
  • She has interviewed astronauts and appeared on various media outlets to speak about her expertise.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • Morgan's reporting does not seem to have any conflicts of interest or financial ties that would influence her work.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The articles often mention contradictions in the data or events, such as a quake raising land along the coast or underreported cases of bird flu.
  • There are also instances where Morgan highlights discrepancies in government policies and scientific findings.

Deceptions

60%

Examples:

  • The articles sometimes use sensational language to describe scientific discoveries, which may not be entirely accurate.
  • There are instances where the articles may mislead readers by implying certain findings or conclusions without providing sufficient evidence.

Recent Articles

H5N1 Bird Flu Survives in Raw Milk: How Pasteurization Prevents Potential Spread to Humans

H5N1 Bird Flu Survives in Raw Milk: How Pasteurization Prevents Potential Spread to Humans

Broke On: Saturday, 29 June 2024 A recent study reveals that H5N1 bird flu can survive in raw milk for over an hour, raising concerns about its potential spread through contaminated dairy products. However, pasteurization effectively kills the virus in milk. The USDA warns against consuming unpasteurized dairy products due to the risk of infection and advises farmers to take preventative measures.
H5N1 Bird Flu Spreads to Dairy Cattle in Michigan: Two Farmworkers Infected, Experts Warn of Human Transmission Risk

H5N1 Bird Flu Spreads to Dairy Cattle in Michigan: Two Farmworkers Infected, Experts Warn of Human Transmission Risk

Broke On: Wednesday, 12 June 2024 H5N1 bird flu is spreading to dairy cattle in Michigan, accounting for one-third of US cases. Two farmworkers have contracted the virus, raising concerns for human transmission and potential pandemic. Experts urge farmers to implement strict biosecurity measures to prevent further outbreaks.
Boeing's Starliner Spacecraft and Atlas V Rocket Rolled Back to Launch Pad for Valve Replacement, Delaying First-Ever Astronaut Mission

Boeing's Starliner Spacecraft and Atlas V Rocket Rolled Back to Launch Pad for Valve Replacement, Delaying First-Ever Astronaut Mission

Broke On: Wednesday, 01 March 2023 Boeing's Starliner spacecraft and Atlas V rocket, set for first astronaut mission to ISS, have been rolled back to Florida's Cape Canaveral due to a buzzing valve sound in the upper stage. Replacement required, delaying early May launch. Boeing aims to pave way for long-duration flights as part of NASA's Commercial Crew Program contract.
NASA Seeking Four Healthy Adults for One-Year Mars Residency Mission at Houston Habitat Simulation

NASA Seeking Four Healthy Adults for One-Year Mars Residency Mission at Houston Habitat Simulation

Broke On: Saturday, 17 February 2024 NASA seeks four volunteers for Mars habitat simulation in Houston. The CHAPEA program will test the health and performance of participants under simulated Martian conditions, including resource scarcity, equipment malfunctions, communication lags and environmental stressors.
NASA Seeking Four Healthy Adults for One-Year Mars Residency Mission at Houston Habitat Simulation

NASA Seeking Four Healthy Adults for One-Year Mars Residency Mission at Houston Habitat Simulation

Broke On: Saturday, 17 February 2024 NASA seeks four volunteers for Mars habitat simulation in Houston. The CHAPEA program will test the health and performance of participants under simulated Martian conditions, including resource scarcity, equipment malfunctions, communication lags and environmental stressors.
Discovering the Earliest Known Black Hole: A Challenge to Our Understanding of Space Formation and Growth

Discovering the Earliest Known Black Hole: A Challenge to Our Understanding of Space Formation and Growth

Broke On: Thursday, 18 January 2024 The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered the earliest known black hole, located in GN-z11. This supermassive black hole is several millions times bigger than our Sun and thought to be more than 13 billion years old.
Powerful Earthquake Causes Widespread Destruction on Japan's Noto Peninsula

Powerful Earthquake Causes Widespread Destruction on Japan's Noto Peninsula

Broke On: Saturday, 06 January 2024
    A powerful earthquake struck Japan's Noto Peninsula on January 15, 2024. The quake caused widespread destruction and landslides in the region, with buildings swept away by landslides in Wajima and other areas of the peninsula. New coastline has emerged due to uplift caused by the earthquake.