Hannah Devlin
Hannah Devlin is a science journalist who currently serves as the Guardian's science correspondent. She previously held the position of science editor at The Times and has a PhD in biomedical imaging from the University of Oxford. In addition to her work as a reporter, she hosts the Science Weekly podcast. Her reporting focuses on various scientific topics, including breakthroughs, discoveries, and controversies within the field. Some of her notable coverage includes stories about dwarf planets, Nobel prize winners in medicine, bullying in academia, and advances in medical research.
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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
95%
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- The author occasionally presents contradictions and deceptions in her articles.
Conflicts of Interest
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- There are no significant conflicts of interest reported for the author.
Contradictions
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- A genetic analysis suggests that a freak event such as an extreme storm or a plague was responsible for their extinction.
- H5N1 bird flu has an ‘extraordinarily high’ mortality rate in humans
- The discovery was made during a 10-year survey of the night sky.
- The last woolly mammoths on Earth existed on a remote Arctic island about 4,000 years ago.
- The study is one of the most rigorous investigations to date on CFS/ME
- The world’s oldest fossilised trees were found in the UK and not along Devon and Somerset coast.
Deceptions
75%
Examples:
- The author occasionally presents deceptions in her articles.
Recent Articles
Giant Salamander-like Predator Discovered in Namibia Challenges Early Tetrapod Evolution and Distribution
Broke On: Wednesday, 03 July 2024Gaiasia jennyae, a giant salamander-like predator discovered in Namibia from the late Carboniferous to early Permian periods, challenges previous hypotheses on early tetrapod evolution and dispersal. Its unique phylogenetic relationship with the Carboniferous Colosteidae from Euramerica suggests a more global distribution of continental tetrapods during this time, requiring reconsideration of existing theories. 
Groundbreaking Study: Controlling Prosthetic Legs with the Nervous System for a Natural Gait
Broke On: Monday, 01 July 2024Scientists at MIT and Brigham and Women's Hospital have revolutionized prosthetics by enabling amputees to control their leg prostheses through neural signals, resulting in a natural gait. The study, published in Nature Medicine, details the use of the Agonist-Antagonist Myoneural Interface (AMI) method for specialized amputations and non-invasive surface electrode connections to robotic prosthetic legs. This groundbreaking approach allows patients to walk at normal speeds and navigate obstacles with ease. 
New Genetic Analysis Reveals Small, Isolated Population of Woolly Mammoths on Wrangel Island Suffered from Inbreeding Before Extinction
Broke On: Thursday, 27 June 2024New research reveals that the last woolly mammoths on Wrangel Island, which survived for 6,000 years after disappearing from other continents, suffered from genetic disorders due to inbreeding despite having a stable population of around 200-300 individuals. This discovery sheds light on the importance of maintaining large and genetically diverse populations for long-term species survival. 
Newly Discovered Distant Galaxy, JADES-GS-z14-0, Challenges Early Universe Formation Theories with Evidence of Star Formation 290 Million Years After the Big Bang
Broke On: Friday, 31 May 2024The James Webb Space Telescope has observed the most distant known galaxy, JADES-GS-z14-0, just 290 million years after the Big Bang. The discovery challenges conventional theories about star formation during this early period in the universe's history and provides valuable insights into galaxy formation. The international team of astronomers plans to continue observing more distant galaxies using JWST to expand our knowledge of the cosmos. 
ESA's Solar Orbiter and NASA's Parker Solar Probe Unveil Sun's Intriguing Features: Coronal Moss, Spicules, and Coronal Rain in a Historic Collaboration
Broke On: Wednesday, 27 September 2023On September 27, 2023, the European Space Agency's Solar Orbiter and NASA's Parker Solar Probe collaborated to observe the Sun's surface. The partnership revealed intriguing features like coronal moss, spicules, and coronal rain using their respective instruments. A small eruption larger than Earth occurred at about 20 seconds into the video captured by Solar Orbiter. 
H5N1 Bird Flu Virus Detected in Raw Milk: WHO Urges Safe Food Practices and Increased Monitoring
Broke On: Thursday, 18 April 2024The H5N1 bird flu virus, which has infected birds and mammals since 1996 and caused over 800 human deaths worldwide, was recently detected in raw milk from infected animals. This development raises concerns about potential transmission to humans through contaminated milk. The WHO urges consumption of pasteurized milk and products to prevent infection, but the length of time H5N1 survives in raw milk is unclear. Scientists call for more information as countries assess risks to their herds and populations. 
Discovering the World's Oldest Forest: Calamophyton Trees in England
Broke On: Wednesday, 06 March 2024Discover the world's oldest forest, dating back 390 million years, found in England. Fossilized trees called Calamophyton were discovered in Hangman Sandstone Formation near Minehead and stood at around 2-4 meters tall with branches covered in hundreds of twig-like structures instead of leaves. These ancient plants helped stabilize riverbanks and coastlines, preserving a key stage in Earth's development when rivers started to operate differently. 
Unraveling the Mystery of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: A Physiological Focal Point for Fatigue in ME/CFS Patients
Broke On: Wednesday, 21 February 2024Scientists have discovered a link between brain imbalance and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) or myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME). The study is the first to identify a physiological focal point for fatigue in this population. Patients with CFS/ME suffer from disabling symptoms, but uncovering their biological basis has been challenging. Fatigue in ME/CFS may be caused by dysfunction of brain regions that drive the motor cortex and changes in the brain may alter patients' tolerance for exertion and perception of fatigue. Unraveling the Mystery of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: A Physiological Focal Point for Fatigue in ME/CFS Patients
Broke On: Wednesday, 21 February 2024Scientists have discovered a link between brain imbalance and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) or myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME). The study is the first to identify a physiological focal point for fatigue in this population. Patients with CFS/ME suffer from disabling symptoms, but uncovering their biological basis has been challenging. Fatigue in ME/CFS may be caused by dysfunction of brain regions that drive the motor cortex and changes in the brain may alter patients' tolerance for exertion and perception of fatigue. 
Old Smokers: A New Type of Star Discovered at the Heart of Milky Way Galaxy Challenges Our Understanding
Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024Scientists have discovered a new type of star at the heart of the Milky Way galaxy, nicknamed 'old smokers'. These stars emit solar system-sized clouds of dust and gas after sitting quietly for many years before suddenly puffing out vast clouds of smoke. This behavior is almost completely unheard of in red giant stars, which are formed during the dying stages of medium sized stars like our Sun. The discovery challenges our understanding of what happens at the end of giant star's lives and could have wider significance for the spread of heavy elements in other galaxies.