Nilima Marshall

Nilima Marshall is a science journalist who writes for The Independent. She covers topics such as archaeology, paleontology, and environmental issues.

Biography:  https://www.independent.co.uk/author/nilima-marshall

64%

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:

  • The article seems to have a bias towards promoting the discovery of the fossil as significant for Earth's development.
  • The author uses emotive language such as 'shock' and 'key stage' to attract readers attention.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • However, it is possible that the author has a bias towards promoting archaeology and fossil discoveries as they are often associated with sensationalist headlines.
  • The article does not seem to have any clear conflicts of interest.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The article contradicts itself by stating that the fossilized plants were prototypes of modern-day trees but then showing an image that proves otherwise.
  • The author also contradicts scientific facts by claiming that these ancient plants belonged to a geological time period known as the Devonian Period when they actually belong to the Silurian Period.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • The article uses deceptive practices by presenting false or misleading information about the nature of the fossils.
  • The author also uses clickbait tactics such as using 'shock' and 'key stage' to attract readers attention.

Recent Articles

Discovering the World's Oldest Forest: Calamophyton Trees in England

Discovering the World's Oldest Forest: Calamophyton Trees in England

Broke On: Wednesday, 06 March 2024 Discover the world's oldest forest, dating back 390 million years, found in England. Fossilized trees called Calamophyton were discovered in Hangman Sandstone Formation near Minehead and stood at around 2-4 meters tall with branches covered in hundreds of twig-like structures instead of leaves. These ancient plants helped stabilize riverbanks and coastlines, preserving a key stage in Earth's development when rivers started to operate differently.