Amanda Bartlett

Amanda Bartlett is a journalist at the San Francisco Chronicle, where she covers science and environmental news. She has reported on topics such as tick season in the Bay Area and Northern California, the northern lights over California, and severe geomagnetic storms that may produce northern lights in California. Her work focuses on providing accurate information to her readers about these scientific phenomena.

Biography:  https://www.sfgate.com/author/amanda-bartlett/

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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:
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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

86%

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  • At least five solar outbursts are heading towards Earth
  • Effects of the storm could continue through the weekend and may interfere with power grids, communications and navigations systems
  • Millions of people in the U.S., including areas as far south as Alabama, could witness the Northern Lights on Sunday night.

Deceptions

100%

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Recent Articles

Expanding Tick Populations: Why Experts Warn of Increased Lyme Disease Risks This Season

Expanding Tick Populations: Why Experts Warn of Increased Lyme Disease Risks This Season

Broke On: Wednesday, 15 May 2024 As tick season reaches its peak in the US, experts warn of potentially record-breaking populations and increased risk of Lyme disease transmission. The common blacklegged tick, which can carry the bacterial infection, is expanding its range and numbers due to warmer weather and favorable conditions. To prevent bites, avoid wooded areas and grassy properties near woodlands, wear permethrin-treated clothing, use insect repellents, and check for ticks on common body parts after coming indoors. If bitten and experiencing symptoms like fever or a bull's-eye rash, seek medical attention for antibiotic treatment.
Historic Solar Storm Brings Auroras to Alabama and California, Disruptions Imminent

Historic Solar Storm Brings Auroras to Alabama and California, Disruptions Imminent

Broke On: Friday, 10 May 2024 A historic solar storm, the most powerful in over two decades, is currently impacting Earth with potential disruptions to communications, power grids, and navigation systems. Observed since Wednesday, this storm has produced multiple strong flares and coronal mass ejections that are expected to reach Earth on Sunday at speeds of four million miles per hour. The storm may cause auroras as far south as Alabama and Northern California while threatening infrastructure such as GPS, radio communications, and power grids.
Solar Storms to Bring Northern Lights as Far South as Alabama and Northern California: What to Expect

Solar Storms to Bring Northern Lights as Far South as Alabama and Northern California: What to Expect

Broke On: Friday, 10 May 2024 A series of powerful solar events, including a severe geomagnetic storm (G4 level), is set to bring northern lights as far south as Alabama and Northern California this weekend. The interaction between charged particles from the sun and Earth's magnetic field creates stunning displays in the night sky. This phenomenon, fueled by several coronal mass ejections, may cause communication disruptions and power outages.