Jack Tamisiea

Jack Tamisiea is an American journalist who covers science for The New York Times. He has a background in biology and has written extensively about paleontology, focusing on the extinction of large animals throughout history. His articles often explore the interplay between environmental changes and species survival, as well as the impact of human activity on wildlife populations. Tamisiea's work has taken him to various parts of the world, including southern China where he researched Gigantopithecus blacki, an ape that stood 10 feet tall and went extinct between 295,000 and 215,0 years ago. Tamisiea has been recognized for his journalistic excellence with multiple awards and honors. In addition to The New York Times, his work has appeared in various publications including Nature.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/10/science/giant-ape-extinction.html

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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

85%

Examples:

  • The author occasionally uses sensationalism and exaggeration in their writing.
  • The author sometimes makes claims without providing evidence to support them.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • The author does not have any known conflicts of interest.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Before Gigantopithecus populations dwindled due to climate change, they flourished starting from about 2 million years ago in a rich and diverse forest environment primarily eating fruit.
  • Gigantopithecus went extinct between 295,000 and 215,00 years ago.
  • The elusive circumstances surrounding the demise of Gigantopithecus are one of the biggest mysteries in paleontology.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • The article uses sensationalism by stating that Gigantopithecus was ‘nearly as tall as a basketball hoop’ which is an exaggeration.
  • The author states that Gigantopithecus had a specialized diet and an inability to adapt to a changing environment but does not provide any evidence for this claim.
  • The author states that Gigantopithecus went extinct between 295,000 and 215,0 years ago but does not provide any evidence for this claim.
  • The title claims that Gigantopithecus was ‘the greatest ape to ever live’ which is not true as there were other apes that lived before and after it.

Recent Articles

Exceptional Preservation of Cambrian Trilobites in Volcanic Ash: New Insights into Ancient Marine Creatures' Anatomy and Feeding Behavior

Exceptional Preservation of Cambrian Trilobites in Volcanic Ash: New Insights into Ancient Marine Creatures' Anatomy and Feeding Behavior

Broke On: Thursday, 27 June 2024 Paleontologists discovered exceptionally preserved Cambrian trilobites encased in volcanic ash in Morocco, offering new insights into their anatomy and feeding behavior. The fine-grained ash created three-dimensional molds, revealing soft tissues and mouth parts. Volcanic ash deposits may hold potential for preserving delicate biological remains.
The Extinction of Gigantopithecus Blacki: How Climate Change Affected the Largest Ape to Ever Live

The Extinction of Gigantopithecus Blacki: How Climate Change Affected the Largest Ape to Ever Live

Broke On: Saturday, 13 January 2024 Gigantopithecus blacki, the largest ape to ever live, went extinct due to climate change making it more seasonal and difficult for the plant-eating primate to adapt. The species lived in southern China and ate fruits and flowers found primarily in tropical forests. Gigantopithecus stood nearly 10 feet tall (3 meters) and weighed as much as twice that of a gorilla.