Holly Large

Holly Large is a science journalist at IFLScience. She covers topics related to technology and renewable energy. In her writing, she demonstrates a clear understanding of scientific concepts and an enthusiasm for the potential applications of new discoveries.

Biography:  https://www.iflscience.com/tiny-algae-hold-hope-for-renewable-energy-with-negative-carbon-emissions-74680

60%

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:

  • The author has a positive bias towards algae and renewable energy.

Conflicts of Interest

0%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • The title and author's statement in the article imply that this is a unique discovery when in fact there have been previous documented cases of mushrooms growing on animals.

Recent Articles

Record-Breaking Heatwave: Death Valley Reaches 128 Degrees Fahrenheit, Claims Lives and Sets Global Temperature Record

Record-Breaking Heatwave: Death Valley Reaches 128 Degrees Fahrenheit, Claims Lives and Sets Global Temperature Record

Broke On: Monday, 08 July 2024 A record-breaking heatwave, with temperatures reaching 128 degrees Fahrenheit in Death Valley, claimed a life and sent another to the hospital. The extreme heatwave continues through July 11, affecting western US states and parts of the East Coast. Visitors are advised to stay hydrated and avoid prolonged outdoor activities.
Revolutionizing Energy: Scientists Develop Carbon-Negative Algae Power Cells

Revolutionizing Energy: Scientists Develop Carbon-Negative Algae Power Cells

Broke On: Wednesday, 12 June 2024 Scientists have developed a carbon-negative electricity source using algae, harnessing the power of photosynthesis to generate electrons for electricity production. This renewable energy innovation offers several advantages over traditional sources and has the potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Mushroom Grows on Frog in First Documented Case: A Naturalist's Discovery

Mushroom Grows on Frog in First Documented Case: A Naturalist's Discovery

Broke On: Tuesday, 13 February 2024 A Rao's intermediate golden-backed frog (Indosylvirana intermedia) with a small grey mushroom sprouting from its left flank was discovered in the foothills of the Kudremukha Ranges, India by hobbyist naturalists Chinmay Maliye and Lohit Y.T., marking the first documented case of a mushroom growing on a frog.