Rhys Blakely

Rhys Blakely is a science reporter for The Times. He has written about various topics related to space exploration, astronomy, and biology.

76%

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 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

75%

Examples:

  • The author implies that distant planets have a direct influence on Earth's climate and currents without providing any evidence or scientific explanation.
  • The author uses sensationalist language such as 'Mars really has wielded influence over our world', which is not supported by the article.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • However, the author works for The Times, a newspaper that may have its own biases and agendas when reporting on scientific topics.
  • There are no apparent conflicts of interest in this article.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

  • The author claims that Mars influenced Earth's climate and currents through its movements, but this contradicts the fact that Mars has no significant impact on Earth's orbit or tilt.
  • The author suggests that seabed drilling can reveal the secrets of Mars, which is not based on any scientific evidence or methodology.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • The author does not provide any context or comparison for how Mars' influence compares to other factors that affect Earth's climate and currents.
  • The author uses vague and exaggerated language to describe the findings of the study.

Recent Articles

Mars' Influence on Earth's Climate and Ocean Currents: A Surprising Connection

Mars' Influence on Earth's Climate and Ocean Currents: A Surprising Connection

Broke On: Wednesday, 13 March 2024 A study published in Nature Communications analyzed nearly 300 sediment cores drilled from the seabed, providing information on Earth's conditions dating back some 65 million years. The researchers found a surprising connection between Mars and changes in deep ocean currents that mix the waters of the world's oceans.
Cameroon Introduces RTS-S Malaria Vaccine to Children: A Historic Moment in Fight Against Deadly Disease

Cameroon Introduces RTS-S Malaria Vaccine to Children: A Historic Moment in Fight Against Deadly Disease

Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 Cameroon introduces RTS-S vaccine, marking a historic moment in malaria research and vaccine development. The deadly disease affects millions of people worldwide with the majority of cases and deaths occurring in Africa.