Micah Hanks

Micah Hanks is a science journalist who specializes in covering topics related to space, physics, and the unexplained. He has a background in astrophysics and has written for various publications including The Debrief. Hanks is known for his in-depth reporting on scientific discoveries and phenomena, as well as his skepticism towards official explanations or dismissals of unexplained events. In addition to his journalistic work, he also hosts the podcast 'The Micah Hanks Program,' where he discusses topics related to science, space, and the unexplained. Hanks is committed to presenting accurate and reliable information to his audience.

Biography:  https://thedebrief.org/author/micah-hanks/

40%

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 poor reputation for journalistic standards and is not considered a reliable news source.

Bias

10%

Examples:

  • The author seems to have a strong focus on scientific discovery and exploration. They mention several instances of researchers uncovering new information or making groundbreaking discoveries.
  • There is a slight skepticism towards official explanations or dismissals of unexplained phenomena, such as UAPs and mysterious objects found in the North Carolina mountains.

Conflicts of Interest

80%

Examples:

  • However, these instances are relatively rare compared to the overall focus on scientific discovery and exploration.
  • The author occasionally mentions conflicts of interest or potential biases in the scientific community, such as skepticism towards AARO's efforts to study UAPs or concerns about the race towards AI dominance.

Contradictions

90%

Examples:

  • The author frequently mentions contradictions in scientific understanding or explanations, such as the presence of titanium in lunar swirls or the potential for black hole mergers to produce detectable Hawking radiation.
  • There are instances where the author highlights discrepancies between official statements and observed phenomena, such as concerns about space debris versus actual sightings of mysterious objects falling from space.

Deceptions

10%

Examples:

  • The author appears to be committed to presenting accurate and reliable information about scientific discoveries and phenomena.
  • There are no instances of deception or misleading information in the author's work.

Recent Articles

Moon's Enigmatic Swirls: Unraveling the Mysteries of Magnetized Lunar Features

Moon's Enigmatic Swirls: Unraveling the Mysteries of Magnetized Lunar Features

Broke On: Tuesday, 02 July 2024 Lunar swirls are mysterious, hundreds-of-miles long features on the moon with sinuous structures that puzzle scientists. Recent studies suggest these light areas result from impacts or magma activity, and may be magnetized due to ilmenite grains or subsurface magma cooling in a magnetic field.
Mysterious Space Debris Discovered: A 500-Pound Object in North Carolina and Canada

Mysterious Space Debris Discovered: A 500-Pound Object in North Carolina and Canada

Broke On: Friday, 24 May 2024 A groundskeeper in North Carolina discovered a massive, mysterious object covered in burnt carbon fiber and metal plates on a remote trail at The Glamping Collective. Similar debris was found in Canada, leading experts to suspect it may be from SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft. Despite the possibility of local or experimental origins, its size and weight suggest it could be space debris, highlighting the importance of monitoring for safety.