CHRISTINA LARSON

Christina Larson is a science writer for The Associated Press. She has written extensively on topics such as climate change and the environment.

Biography:  https://apnews.com/article/science-north-america-insects-butterflies-climate-and-environment-c5e406e2f01c731167393296c19c302b

54%

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 article states that flying insects were simply, inexorably drawn to bright lights.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • The researchers found
  • This is one of the most recognizable butterflies in the world.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Deceptions

30%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Recent Articles

Insects' Navigational Problem: How Artificial Light Aids Orientation in Low-Light Conditions

Insects' Navigational Problem: How Artificial Light Aids Orientation in Low-Light Conditions

Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 A new study by researchers from Imperial College London and Costa Rica reveals that insects are attracted to artificial light at night due to a navigational problem when flying in low-light conditions. They use these lights as cues for orientation.