Franz Lidz

Franz Lidz is a science and archaeology journalist for The New York Times. His work covers various topics including ancient craftsmanship, the history of owls in California, Bronze Age settlements in Britain, and the discovery of ancient artifacts. He has contributed to multiple significant stories in collaboration with other journalists. Lidz's writing is engaging and informative, providing unique insights into his subjects.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/franz-lidz

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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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  • Franz Lidz's reporting for The New York Times appears to be free of any notable biases.

Conflicts of Interest

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  • No conflicts of interest detected in Lidz's reporting.

Contradictions

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  • No significant contradictions found in Lidz's reporting.

Deceptions

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  • Lidz's work does not contain any deceptive practices.

Recent Articles

Discovering Early Human Capabilities: Oldest Wooden Structures in Africa and Hunting Weapons in Europe

Discovering Early Human Capabilities: Oldest Wooden Structures in Africa and Hunting Weapons in Europe

Broke On: Saturday, 11 May 2024 Discoveries at Kalambo Falls in Zambia and Schöningen, Germany, reveal early humans' advanced technological skills and cognitive abilities. Researchers found the oldest man-made wooden structures in Africa dating back to 476,000 years ago. In Europe, archaeologist Thomas Terberger unearthed the oldest preserved hunting weapons from around 300,000 years ago. These findings challenge previous perceptions of early human capabilities and contribute to our evolving understanding of history.