Dr. Alfredo
Dr. Alfredo is a science journalist with a penchant for uncovering the truth behind conspiracy theories. With a background in geology, they have an expert eye for spotting when something isn't quite right with stories involving mountains and pyramids. Their articles often delve into the world of space exploration, astrophysics, and planetary science. They are known for their engaging writing style that makes complex topics accessible to a wide audience. In addition to their work in journalism, Dr. Alfredo has contributed to several scientific publications and is a sought-after speaker on the topic of space discovery.
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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
88%
Examples:
- The author has a tendency to present findings as significant discoveries without providing context on their rarity or uniqueness.
- The author presents ancient galaxies that merged with our own galaxy as 'two of the oldest building blocks of the Milky Way' when in fact they are just ancient galaxies that merged with our own over 12 billion years ago.
- The author uses sensational language for scientific findings.
Conflicts of Interest
0%
Examples:
- The author has a potential conflict of interest as they use language that suggests a monetary investment in the discovery process.
Contradictions
90%
Examples:
- C shaped bubbles were previously thought to be created by winds on Earth but have been observed close together in the ionosphere, suggesting more localised factors are at play.
- X-shaped structures can occur without intense solar activity or volcanic eruptions.
Deceptions
65%
Examples:
- S/2023 U1 is officially named after Shakespeare's plays and not yet been given a proper name as the article suggests.
- The title claims that NASA hit an asteroid so hard it completely changed its shape when in fact there was no change to the shape of Dimorphos after DART impacted it.
Recent Articles
NASA's Discoveries of X and C-shaped Formations in Earth's Ionosphere: Unraveling the Mysteries of Space Weather
Broke On: Monday, 01 July 2024NASA's GOLD mission discovers X and C-shaped formations in Earth's ionosphere, extending from 50 to 400 miles overhead. X shapes form during solar storms or volcanic eruptions but can also appear during quieter times. C-shaped bubbles occur due to magnetic field lines interacting with terrestrial winds and indicate strong turbulence in the ionosphere. 
Discovering the Past of Grapes: Fossilized Seeds Shed Light on Their Evolution After Dinosaurs' Extinction
Broke On: Monday, 01 July 2024Scientists discovered fossilized grape seeds dating from 60 to 19 million years ago in Colombia, Panama, and Peru. These findings reveal how grapes evolved following the extinction of dinosaurs, with dense forests allowing their growth. Oldest known seeds from the grape family were found in India around the Cretaceous-Paleogene event. Researchers from The Field Museum and University of Michigan Museum of Paleontology published their findings in Nature Plants, suggesting grapes adapted to vines post-dinosaur extinction. 
Stonehenge's Hidden Lunar Alignment: Unveiling the Secrets of the Major Lunar Standstill in 2023
Broke On: Thursday, 20 June 2024On June 21, 2023, a major lunar standstill will occur at Stonehenge, aligning the ancient monument with the southernmost moonrise. Researchers believe that Stonehenge may have been designed not only to mark solstices but also lunar events. The investigation into this celestial alignment invites people to attend events and watch a livestream of the lunar standstill moonrise online. 
Discovering the First Merging Quasars During Cosmic Dawn: A Groundbreaking Observation of Galactic Cores 900 Million Years After the Big Bang
Broke On: Monday, 17 June 2024Scientists have discovered the first confirmed pair of merging quasars during the Cosmic Dawn, just 900 million years after the Big Bang. Each roughly 100 million times heavier than the Sun, these galactic cores are undergoing a mega merger, with gas and dust falling into central supermassive black holes and emitting massive amounts of light. The findings offer insights into early universe formation and quasar host galaxy evolution during Cosmic Dawn. 
New Discovery: Frost Forms on Mars' Tallest Volcanoes in Tharsis Region
Broke On: Monday, 10 June 2024New discovery reveals frost forms on Mars' largest volcanoes in the Tharsis region, challenging our understanding of Mars' climate processes. During colder seasons, approximately 150,000 tonnes of water condense daily as thin frost on Olympus Mons and Pavonis Mons summits. 
Unidentified Debris: The Mysterious Fall of Space Junk in Saskatchewan and Its Consequences
Broke On: Friday, 28 April 2023Recent space debris incidents in Saskatchewan, Canada, have raised concerns about the responsibility of space-launching countries when their debris causes damage or harm on Earth. The country responsible for launching an object is liable for any damages under international agreements. SpaceX has been identified as a possible source of these debris incidents due to their constellation of over 5,000 satellites in orbit and trunk sections that do not burn up as expected during re-entry. 
First-Ever Measurement of a Supermassive Black Hole's Spin: A Groundbreaking Discovery in Astronomy
Broke On: Wednesday, 22 May 2024Astronomers, led by MIT researchers, measured the spin of a supermassive black hole for the first time using data from tidal disruption events. The findings revealed that both black holes had spins less than 25% of the speed of light. 
Newly Discovered Particle Aligns with Predictions of Glueball, a Theoretical State Made of Gluons
Broke On: Wednesday, 08 May 2024Physicists from various institutions have announced the possible detection of elusive glueballs, particles made entirely of gluons, in a groundbreaking discovery at the Beijing Electron-Positron Collider. The findings come from the BES III experiment and align with Lattice quantum chromodynamics (QCD) predictions. The new particle X(2370), exhibiting no electric charge, odd parity, and a mass within the predicted range for the lightest glueball state, was identified in over 10 billion J/ψ meson decays. NASA's Boeing Starliner Launch: A New Era in Space Travel with Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams
Broke On: Friday, 03 May 2024On May 6, 2024, NASA and Boeing marked a significant milestone in space travel with the launch of Boeing Starliner carrying astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to the International Space Station (ISS) from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The historic event was a crucial step towards certifying Starliner as a crewed transportation system for regular missions, reducing NASA's reliance on Russia for crewed missions. The successful launch marked an important moment in space exploration and demonstrated the progress being made in commercial space travel. 
Discovering the Largest Interstellar Molecule: 13-Atom 2-Methoxyethanol in the Cat's Paw Nebula
Broke On: Monday, 29 April 2024Astronomers led by Zachary Fried at MIT discovered the largest and most complex methoxy molecule, 2-methoxyethanol, in interstellar space using ALMA. With 13 atoms, it surpasses others in atomic complexity and was found in a protocluster of the Cat's Paw Nebula. The toxic molecule may play a role in star and planet formation and demonstrates machine learning's potential for complex data analysis.
