Lauren Leffer

Lauren Leffer is a science, tech, and environmental reporter based in Brooklyn, NY. She writes on many subjects including artificial intelligence, climate, and weird biology because she's curious to a fault. When she's not writing, she's hopefully hiking.

Biography:  https://www.popsci.com/authors/lauren-leffer/

88%

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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

90%

Examples:

  • Lauren Leffer is a science, tech, and environmental reporter based in Brooklyn, NY. She writes on many subjects including artificial intelligence, climate, and weird biology because she's curious to a fault.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • ]A new study offers a deeper glimpse into the Cascadia fault line[
  • Averaged over time, big quakes (about a magnitude 8 or larger) in the region have occurred approximately every 230 years
  • The Pacific Northwest is at risk of a massive earthquake
  • Two pieces of the Earth's crust slide against each other along this boundary

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • The article portrays a false narrative of 'nature being healed' when there was no significant positive change in wildlife behavior or human activity levels during lockdowns.

Recent Articles

Saving Frogs with DIY Heated Shelters: A Cost-Effective Solution to Fight Chytrid Fungus

Saving Frogs with DIY Heated Shelters: A Cost-Effective Solution to Fight Chytrid Fungus

Broke On: Wednesday, 26 June 2024 Scientists discover that heated shelters, or 'frog saunas', can help endangered frog species fight off the deadly chytrid fungus and increase survival rates. Frogs preferring heated environments have lower infection rates and are more resistant to re-infection. This cost-effective technique could benefit other Australian amphibian species facing chytridiomycosis, but should not replace other conservation efforts.
New Studies Reveal High-Risk Segments of the Cascadia Subduction Zone: Understanding Earthquake and Tsunami Threats in the Pacific Northwest

New Studies Reveal High-Risk Segments of the Cascadia Subduction Zone: Understanding Earthquake and Tsunami Threats in the Pacific Northwest

Broke On: Saturday, 08 June 2024 The Cascadia Subduction Zone, a 700-mile-long fault beneath the Pacific Ocean off the US Western shore, is capable of generating earthquakes larger than magnitude 8 and tsunamis with devastating impacts. New studies identify the most dangerous segment along this fault, spanning Washington's coast from northern Oregon to southern British Columbia. These findings will help assess earthquake and tsunami risks for the Pacific Northwest and potentially redefine building standards.
Discovering the Giant 50-Foot Snake: Vasuki indicus, a Prehistoric Serpent from India

Discovering the Giant 50-Foot Snake: Vasuki indicus, a Prehistoric Serpent from India

Broke On: Thursday, 18 April 2024 Researchers discovered the fossilized remains of Vasuki indicus, a 50-foot-long extinct snake species in India, making it one of the largest snakes ever found. Belonging to the Madtsoiidae family and distantly related to pythons and anacondas, this giant ambush predator lived around 47 million years ago in a warm climate. Its broad cylindrical vertebrae indicate a large body size, and its diet may have included ray fish, bony fish, turtles, crocodilians, and even primitive whales. The discovery sheds new light on ancient snake diversity and evolutionary history.
Wildlife in Remote Areas: How Human Activity Affects Habitat and Diet of Animals During Lockdowns

Wildlife in Remote Areas: How Human Activity Affects Habitat and Diet of Animals During Lockdowns

Broke On: Monday, 18 March 2024 A new study by Cole Burton and Kaitlyn Gaynor at the University of British Columbia found that animals' reactions to human activity vary greatly based on their habitat and diet. Larger herbivores, such as deer and moose, became more active in some urban settings while predators like wolves and cougars tended to avoid these areas during lockdowns. The study challenges the conventional wisdom that wild animals become more active during pandemic lockdowns.