Emily Anthes
Emily Anthes is a science reporter at The New York Times, primarily covering animal health and science. She has been a full-time science journalist since 2006 and has written for various publications including The New Yorker, The Atlantic, and Wired. Anthes is the author of several books, including
Biography:
https://www.nytimes.com/by/emily-anthes
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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
82%
Examples:
- The author occasionally uses sensational language to describe scientific findings.
- The author sometimes presents unsupported claims or misleading information.
Conflicts of Interest
65%
Examples:
- However, these interests do not appear to significantly impact her reporting or analysis.
- There are instances where the author may have a personal interest in the topic being covered, such as her love for animals and past dreams of becoming a veterinarian.
Contradictions
90%
Examples:
- Contradictions are clearly identified and explained in the articles.
- There are instances where contradictions are minor and do not significantly impact the overall understanding of the article.
Deceptions
58%
Examples:
- The author occasionally uses misleading language or presents information out of context.
- There are instances where the author fails to properly distinguish between different types of scientific studies.
Recent Articles
Saving Frogs with DIY Heated Shelters: A Cost-Effective Solution to Fight Chytrid Fungus
Broke On: Wednesday, 26 June 2024Scientists discover that heated shelters, or 'frog saunas', can help endangered frog species fight off the deadly chytrid fungus and increase survival rates. Frogs preferring heated environments have lower infection rates and are more resistant to re-infection. This cost-effective technique could benefit other Australian amphibian species facing chytridiomycosis, but should not replace other conservation efforts. 
Global Change Drivers: Biodiversity Loss, Chemical Pollution, Climate Change, and Introduced Species - New Research Suggests Their Role in the Rise of Emerging Infectious Diseases
Broke On: Wednesday, 08 May 2024New research in Nature reveals the link between global change drivers, including biodiversity loss, chemical pollution, climate change, and introduced species, and the rise of emerging infectious diseases. The study suggests that reducing greenhouse gas emissions, managing ecosystem health, and preventing biological invasions could help mitigate disease risks for plants, animals, and humans. 
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in Dairy Cattle for the First Time
Broke On: Thursday, 28 March 2024Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has been detected in dairy cattle on four farms in Texas. The virus is believed to have been introduced by wild birds who were found dead on the farms. APHIS confirms that clinical samples of milk from sick cattle confirmed a strain of avian influenza, but there are no changes to the virus that would make it more transmissible to humans. 
Avian Influenza Detected in Dairy Cattle in Texas, Kansas and Possibly New Mexico
Broke On: Tuesday, 26 March 2024Avian influenza has been detected in dairy cattle in Texas, Kansas and possibly New Mexico. The virus was transmitted by wild birds and primarily affects older cows, causing symptoms such as reduced appetite, fever and a sudden drop in milk production. Officials stress that the milk supply is safe. 
Wildlife in Remote Areas: How Human Activity Affects Habitat and Diet of Animals During Lockdowns
Broke On: Monday, 18 March 2024A new study by Cole Burton and Kaitlyn Gaynor at the University of British Columbia found that animals' reactions to human activity vary greatly based on their habitat and diet. Larger herbivores, such as deer and moose, became more active in some urban settings while predators like wolves and cougars tended to avoid these areas during lockdowns. The study challenges the conventional wisdom that wild animals become more active during pandemic lockdowns. 
The Dangerous Plague: Understanding the Bubonic and Pneumonic Forms
Broke On: Tuesday, 13 February 2024The bubonic form of the plague is caused by a flea bite and can be diagnosed through blood or lymph node samples. The pneumonic form occurs when Yersinia pestis spreads to the lungs, has no telltale signs, and is more dangerous than bubonic plague. Plagues have been eradicated in regions where they were previously seen for decades but can reemerge at any time. Most carriers of plague are rodents such as squirrels, chipmunks, rats, cats and prairie dogs. 
Nitrate Radicals Threaten Pollinators' Scent and Reproduction in Urban Areas
Broke On: Friday, 09 February 2024Air pollution, particularly nitrate radicals formed by vehicle emissions and abundant in nighttime urban air, severely degrades the scent emitted by flowers such as pale evening primrose. This sensory pollution could have far-reaching effects on plant reproduction and decrease production of fruits that feed many species, including humans. It could also threaten pollinators which rely on flower nectar for sustenance and are already experiencing global declines. 
Revolutionary Camera System Captures Animal-View Videos with Accurate Color Perception
Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024Researchers have developed a new camera system that captures animal-view videos of moving objects under natural lighting conditions. The camera records video in four color channels and processes the data into perceptual units to accurately predict perceived colors by animals based on their photoreceptor knowledge.