Nikki Main

Nikki Main is a Science and Technology reporter at DailyMail.com with four years of experience covering breaking news in science, tech and politics. She received her Master's in journalism from New York University.

Biography:  https://www.dailymail.co.uk/profile-1521/nikki-main.html

53%

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

85%

Examples:

  • Nikki Main failed to mention any previous launches or landings by this rocket which could have been mistaken for this event in her article about the Chinese rocket reentry.
  • Nikki Main has shown bias in her reporting by presenting misleading information about the origins of a fiery object in the sky being either from SpaceX or a meteor, when it was actually determined to be the orbital module of China's Shenzhou-15 rocket.

Conflicts of Interest

0%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

90%

Examples:

  • Nikki Main provided contradictory information about the peak date of the Perseid meteor shower, stating it peaks around Aug. 11 and 12 but also mentioning that it occurs during the second week of August.

Deceptions

65%

Examples:

  • Nikki Main's article about the Chinese rocket reentry contained deceptive practices by not mentioning any previous launches or landings by this rocket which could have been mistaken for this event.

Recent Articles

Witnessing the Perseid Meteor Shower: A Guide to Maximizing Your Viewing Experience

Witnessing the Perseid Meteor Shower: A Guide to Maximizing Your Viewing Experience

Broke On: Thursday, 11 July 2024 Experience the Perseid meteor shower's fast and bright shooting stars during peak nights on August 12 and 13. Originated from debris left by Swift-Tuttle comet, up to 50-100 meteors per hour can be seen under optimal conditions. Find a dark place, best time is second week of August when Earth encounters richer meteoric activity in the Perseus constellation. Utilize online resources for live streams and expert analysis if unable to observe in person.
Mysterious Streak of Light Seen in Southern California: Chinese Orbital Module Re-enters Earth's Atmosphere

Mysterious Streak of Light Seen in Southern California: Chinese Orbital Module Re-enters Earth's Atmosphere

Broke On: Wednesday, 03 April 2024 A mysterious streak of light in the sky sparked curiosity and speculation among Southern Californians on April 2, 2024. The objects were believed to be debris from a SpaceX rocket launch or a Chinese orbital module that had been orbiting Earth for six months with three astronauts on board.
Apple's New Guidance on Wet iPhone: Avoid Rice, Tap and Dry

Apple's New Guidance on Wet iPhone: Avoid Rice, Tap and Dry

Broke On: Monday, 19 February 2024 Apple has updated its guidance on what to do when a phone gets wet. The company advises against putting the device in rice, as it could potentially damage the iPhone's components. Instead, Apple suggests tapping your phone with the charging port facing down and waiting for water to trickle out before leaving it in an area with good airflow.