Morgan McFall-Johnsen
Morgan McFall-Johnsen is a science reporter at Business Insider. She covers climate change and space, as well as health and medicine and environmental issues. Email her at mmcfalljohnsen@businessinsider.com and follow her on X @MorganMJohnsen. Expertise Climate change and climate-crisis solutions <br> external link{<span style=
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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
30%
Examples:
- However, there is a slight skew towards negative reporting in some of her articles. This could potentially make readers more inclined to view the subjects of her articles negatively.
- Morgan McFall-Johnsen appears to be a competent and unbiased science reporter. She covers important topics such as climate change, space, health and medicine, and environmental issues with balance.
Conflicts of Interest
70%
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- However, it seems that these conflicts are reported in an unbiased manner.
- In some of her articles, Morgan reports on potential conflicts of interest involving the subjects she is covering. This includes Boeing's Starliner spaceship facing challenges due to a fixed price contract and the James Webb Space Telescope being developed by a company with ties to NASA.
Contradictions
85%
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- In several of her articles, Morgan reports on contradictions and issues with the subjects she is covering. This includes NASA's Perseverance rover potentially detecting evidence of alien life on Mars, Boeing's Starliner spaceship experiencing technical difficulties during its test flight, and the H5N1 bird flu virus potentially becoming more dangerous.
- Overall, her reporting seems to be accurate and reliable.
Deceptions
60%
Examples:
- However, it seems that these instances of deceptiveness are unintentional and result from sensationalist reporting rather than a deliberate attempt to mislead readers.
- In some of her articles, Morgan reports on deceptive practices or misleading information related to the subjects she is covering. This includes the use of sensationalist language to describe the discovery of a black hole by the James Webb Space Telescope and making claims about its size and speed without providing evidence.
Recent Articles
NASA's Perseverance Rover Discovers Potential Signs of Ancient Microbial Life on Mars: Calcium Sulfate, Organic Compounds, and Leopard Spot-Like Structures
Broke On: Sunday, 21 July 2024NASA's Perseverance rover discovered potential signs of ancient microbial life on Mars through the detection of water indicators, organic compounds, and leopard spot-like structures in a rock named Cheyava Falls. These findings suggest that conditions on Mars may have once been suitable for microbial life to thrive. 
NASA Astronauts Extend Stay at ISS Due to Boeing Starliner's Propulsion System Issues
Broke On: Wednesday, 10 July 2024NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore have unexpectedly extended their stay at the International Space Station due to issues with Boeing's Starliner spacecraft. The spacecraft encountered problems with its propulsion system involving helium leaks and malfunctioning thrusters during its approach to the ISS. NASA is currently testing one of Starliner's RCS thrusters to ensure its performance during the return journey, which will help engineers understand the root cause of these issues. The Boeing Starliner spacecraft is a crucial part of NASA's Commercial Crew Program, providing transportation for astronauts to and from the ISS. H5N1 Bird Flu Survives in Raw Milk: How Pasteurization Prevents Potential Spread to Humans
Broke On: Saturday, 29 June 2024A 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
Broke On: Wednesday, 12 June 2024H5N1 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
Broke On: Wednesday, 01 March 2023Boeing'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
Broke On: Saturday, 17 February 2024NASA 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
Broke On: Saturday, 17 February 2024NASA 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
Broke On: Thursday, 18 January 2024The 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
Broke On: Saturday, 06 January 2024A 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.