Ethan Siegel

Ethan Siegel is a theoretical astrophysicist and science writer, as well as the host of the popular podcast 'Starts With A Bang'. He has a strong interest in exploring the mysteries of the universe and making complex astronomical concepts accessible to a wider audience. Through his articles, podcasts, and social media presence, Siegel shares his knowledge and passion for astrophysics with millions of people around the world.

Biography:  https://bigthink.com/people/ethansiegel/

70%

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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 occasionally includes personal opinions and speculations in the articles.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • In one article, the author discloses their affiliation with the podcast 'Starts With A Bang' and their role as a theoretical astrophysicist.

Contradictions

92%

Examples:

  • In one article, the author mentions that gluons can interact with each other to form particles without the need for quarks, while in another article they mention that glueballs are made entirely of gluons.
  • The author states that the National Academies of Sciences have agreed on a balanced portfolio for astronomy and astrophysics, but no citation or evidence is provided.

Deceptions

40%

Examples:

  • In one article, the author makes a claim about dark matter that is not supported by evidence or citations.

Recent Articles

Newly Discovered Intermediate-Mass Black Hole in Omega Centauri: A Mystery Solved?

Newly Discovered Intermediate-Mass Black Hole in Omega Centauri: A Mystery Solved?

Broke On: Wednesday, 10 July 2024 Astronomers have discovered compelling evidence for an intermediate-mass black hole (IMBH) with a mass of at least 8,200 times that of our Sun in Omega Centauri, the largest globular cluster in the Milky Way galaxy. The identification was made based on the velocities of seven fast-moving stars in its innermost region. This discovery provides insights into IMBH evolution and raises questions about their role in star formation and galactic evolution.
The Elusive Planet Nine: Evidence, Skepticism, and the Ongoing Search for a Hypothetical Outer Solar System Giant

The Elusive Planet Nine: Evidence, Skepticism, and the Ongoing Search for a Hypothetical Outer Solar System Giant

Broke On: Saturday, 28 August 2021 A hypothetical gas giant planet, Planet Nine, with an estimated mass of 5 Earths and believed to be around 10 times more distant from the Sun than Neptune, remains elusive despite evidence suggesting its existence through gravitational pull on celestial bodies. The ongoing search for this potential world is significant as it could provide insights into the solar system's formation and evolution but faces challenges due to observational bias and satellite megaconstellations.
Newly Discovered Particle Aligns with Predictions of Glueball, a Theoretical State Made of Gluons

Newly Discovered Particle Aligns with Predictions of Glueball, a Theoretical State Made of Gluons

Broke On: Wednesday, 08 May 2024 Physicists 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.
NSF Approves Funding for Only One Giant Telescope, Leaving Astronomers Disappointed

NSF Approves Funding for Only One Giant Telescope, Leaving Astronomers Disappointed

Broke On: Friday, 08 March 2024 The US National Science Foundation (NSF) has approved funding for only one of the two proposed giant telescopes, the Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT), capping the budget at $1.6 billion and giving until May to choose between them. This decision is a blow to astronomers who had hoped for both projects to be funded but was made in light of federal spending limits and other priorities.