Peter Hess

Peter Hess is a US Senior Science Reporter for DailyMail.com. He covers topics including biology, wildlife, neuroscience, space, and medicine. Peter previously wrote about autism research at Spectrum, a trade publication for scientists. His work has also appeared in Popular Science, The Washington Post, Vice, New Scientist, and Inverse.

Biography:  https://www.dailymail.co.uk/profile-762/peter-hess.html

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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

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

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Conflicts of Interest

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Contradictions

85%

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  • Damage discovered inside those important tubes is caused by tiny air bubbles that pop so hard, they can rip away chunks of pipe.
  • Lake Powell stores water from the river's Upper Basin states: Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, and New Mexico. Those upper basin states are legally obligated to send water downstream to the Lower Basin: California, Arizona, and Nevada.
  • The Glen Canyon Dam holds back America's second-largest reservoir, forming Lake Powell. Water released from Glen Canyon Dam makes its way down to Lake Mead.

Deceptions

100%

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Recent Articles

Plumbing Problems at Glen Canyon Dam: A Threat to the Colorado River System and Millions of Americans - Damaged Outlet Works Impact Water Deliveries

Plumbing Problems at Glen Canyon Dam: A Threat to the Colorado River System and Millions of Americans - Damaged Outlet Works Impact Water Deliveries

Broke On: Tuesday, 16 April 2024 Plumbing problems at Glen Canyon Dam, including damage to river outlet works, threaten water deliveries to over 40 million people in the Southwestern US and Mexico. The dam's ability to release water during low reservoir levels is crucial for maintaining water supplies, but recent reports reveal potential mechanical damage due to sedimentation and cavitation issues. Federal officials are assessing the extent of damage and exploring repair options, while negotiations continue to reduce water use in an effort to mitigate potential shortages.