Jacopo Prisco

Jacopo Prisco is a London-based journalist covering news and features for CNN International. He has a background in covering science, technology, and environment topics. His articles often include unique perspectives and expert opinions. Prisco's work has focused on topics such as ancient chromosomes found in woolly mammoth skin, the discovery of a new species of dinosaur, dark matter research, and total solar eclipses.

Biography:  https://www.cnn.com/profiles/jacopo-prisco

86%

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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

98%

Examples:

  • Jacopo Prisco tends to present information in a balanced and objective manner.
  • Prisco often includes expert opinions and multiple perspectives in his reporting.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • In all of the articles provided, there is no evidence of conflicts of interest.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • In another article, it is mentioned that almost 32 million people will be able to witness the upcoming April 8 total solar eclipse. However, this is only accurate for those living in the United States alone and does not include other countries where totality may occur.
  • In one article, it is mentioned that the Lokiceratops lived on an island called Laramidia which was separated from the rest of North America at the time.
  • The same article also states that this dinosaur is part of a group that includes Triceratops but has its own unique style and features.

Deceptions

58%

Examples:

  • In one article, the author claims that almost 32 million people will be able to witness the upcoming April 8 total solar eclipse. However, this is only accurate for those living in the United States alone and does not include other countries where totality may occur.

Recent Articles

Newly Discovered 52,000-Year-Old Woolly Mammoth Yields First Ancient Chromosomes

Newly Discovered 52,000-Year-Old Woolly Mammoth Yields First Ancient Chromosomes

Broke On: Thursday, 11 July 2024 Researchers uncover well-preserved 52,000-year-old woolly mammoth in Siberia, marking first discovery of intact fossil chromosomes. This groundbreaking find offers unprecedented insights into the extinct creature's biology and evolution.
Newly Discovered Lokiceratops rangiformis: The Largest and Most Ornate Horned Dinosaur with Unique Features

Newly Discovered Lokiceratops rangiformis: The Largest and Most Ornate Horned Dinosaur with Unique Features

Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024 In 2019, the largest and most ornate horned dinosaur ever discovered, Lokiceratops rangiformis, was unearthed in Montana. This new species inhabited swamps and floodplains around 78 million years ago and is now on display at the Natural History Museum of Utah. Unique features include absence of a nose horn, large blade-like horns on its frill, and an asymmetric spike. Named after Norse god Loki, researchers from Colorado State University and the Natural History Museum of Utah studied this dinosaur in the scientific journal PeerJ.
Unraveling the Mystery of Dark Matter: New Evidence and Upcoming Discoveries

Unraveling the Mystery of Dark Matter: New Evidence and Upcoming Discoveries

Broke On: Monday, 17 June 2024 Scientists have confirmed the existence of dark matter through observations of galaxy rotation rates and gravitational influence. The upcoming Roman Space Telescope may reveal new insights into this invisible substance, while physicists search for next-generation detectors to solve the mystery. Simulations and telescopes are used to understand dark matter and dark energy, but its nature remains elusive.
Capturing Great Images of the Total Solar Eclipse: Tips and Tricks

Capturing Great Images of the Total Solar Eclipse: Tips and Tricks

Broke On: Wednesday, 27 March 2024 The article provides tips on how to safely view and photograph the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2019. It advises using a smartphone with telephoto lens or camera with high magnification for photography, wearing certified solar glasses that pass an indoor test of faintness, and using filters such as neutral density or polarizing ones. It also recommends shooting at least two exposures per minute with appropriate ISO and shutter speed settings in RAW format.