Clare Watson

Clare Watson is a skilled science journalist who has made significant contributions to ScienceAlert and other publications since her career shift from research science. With experience in treating pancreatic cancer and motor neurone disease, she brings valuable insights to her reporting on various scientific topics. Her work covers a wide range of subjects, from opalized fossils to stem cell therapies, demonstrating her versatility and expertise. Clare also enjoys outdoor activities like hiking, mountain biking, surfing and long-distance ocean swims in her free time. She is active on Twitter @clarewhatson.

Biography:  https://www.sciencealert.com/clare-watson

88%

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

95%

Examples:

  • Clare Watson tends to present information in a balanced and objective manner without any clear signs of personal or organizational bias.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • No conflicts of interest have been identified for Clare Watson in her reporting.

Contradictions

90%

Examples:

  • In one article, Clare Watson reported that some patients who had life support withdrawn after brain injuries survived and recovered some independence. However, she also mentioned that the data revealed that 31 of the 56 brain trauma patients who stayed on life support died within six months; and 45 percent survived. This may seem contradictory, but it is likely due to the different circumstances and individual cases involved.

Deceptions

65%

Examples:

  • In one instance, Clare Watson used a quote that could be interpreted as suggesting that some patients may not have received proper care due to life support being withdrawn. However, the article as a whole does not promote deception or misinformation.

Recent Articles

New Study Reveals Changing Polarized Light in Non-Repeating Fast Radio Bursts

New Study Reveals Changing Polarized Light in Non-Repeating Fast Radio Bursts

Broke On: Tuesday, 11 June 2024 New research using data from the Canadian Hydrogen Intensity Mapping Experiment (CHIME) reveals that non-repeating fast radio bursts (FRBs) exhibit changing polarized light, challenging assumptions about their origins and suggesting they may come from galaxies with modest densities and magnetic fields.
New Studies Question Early Decisions to Withdraw Life Support for Traumatic Brain Injury Patients

New Studies Question Early Decisions to Withdraw Life Support for Traumatic Brain Injury Patients

Broke On: Monday, 13 May 2024 New studies challenge early decisions to withdraw life support for severe traumatic brain injury patients, revealing that some may regain independence if given more time. Among younger patients with fewer health conditions and less severe injuries, over 50% recovered some level of independence. Mathematical models suggest a more cautious approach is needed when making decisions on life support withdrawal.