James Woodford
James Woodford is a reporter at New Scientist based in Sydney, Australia. He has authored seven books focusing on popular science, nature, and sustainability. His recent work has involved studying the marine environment and great white sharks, and he has won several awards for his science and environment writing. Woodford has also served as ocean correspondent for Guardian Australia, science and environment writer for The Sydney Morning Herald, a presenter at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, and a contributor to various magazines. He is an experienced and respected journalist in the field of science and environmental reporting.
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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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- The articles provided show no clear bias.
Conflicts of Interest
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- No conflicts of interest were found in the articles.
Contradictions
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- Contradictions found in the articles include information about Neanderthals' hunting habits, their ability to thrive across geographical regions, and the genetic disorders suffered by mammoths on Wrangel Island due to inbreeding.
- However, it should be noted that these contradictions do not necessarily imply major inconsistencies or errors in the reporting.
Deceptions
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- No deceptive practices were found in the articles.
Recent Articles
New Insights into Neanderthal Diet: Butchering Birds with Precision
Broke On: Wednesday, 24 July 2024New research reveals Neanderthals hunted and butchered birds using precision tools, leaving distinct marks on bones. Experiments with modern birds and ancient flint flakes show Neanderthals could access meat through roasting or butchering raw, providing insights into their diverse diets. 
Giant Salamander-like Predator Discovered in Namibia Challenges Early Tetrapod Evolution and Distribution
Broke On: Wednesday, 03 July 2024Gaiasia jennyae, a giant salamander-like predator discovered in Namibia from the late Carboniferous to early Permian periods, challenges previous hypotheses on early tetrapod evolution and dispersal. Its unique phylogenetic relationship with the Carboniferous Colosteidae from Euramerica suggests a more global distribution of continental tetrapods during this time, requiring reconsideration of existing theories. 
New Genetic Analysis Reveals Small, Isolated Population of Woolly Mammoths on Wrangel Island Suffered from Inbreeding Before Extinction
Broke On: Thursday, 27 June 2024New research reveals that the last woolly mammoths on Wrangel Island, which survived for 6,000 years after disappearing from other continents, suffered from genetic disorders due to inbreeding despite having a stable population of around 200-300 individuals. This discovery sheds light on the importance of maintaining large and genetically diverse populations for long-term species survival. 
Saving Frogs with DIY Heated Shelters: A Cost-Effective Solution to Fight Chytrid Fungus
Broke On: Wednesday, 26 June 2024Scientists discover that heated shelters, or 'frog saunas', can help endangered frog species fight off the deadly chytrid fungus and increase survival rates. Frogs preferring heated environments have lower infection rates and are more resistant to re-infection. This cost-effective technique could benefit other Australian amphibian species facing chytridiomycosis, but should not replace other conservation efforts. 
Scientists Grow Living Skin for Robots: Paving the Way for Self-Healing, Expressive Humanoid Robots
Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024Scientists at the University of Tokyo have grown living skin in a lab and attached it to robot faces, paving the way for self-healing, naturally moving robotic skin. Using V-shaped perforations and collagen gel, researchers successfully tethered the soft, flexible artificial skin to complex surfaces without damage. 
Solar System Encounters: How Interstellar Clouds Shaped Earth's Climate and History
Broke On: Monday, 10 June 2024Three million years ago, Earth may have encountered dense interstellar clouds that significantly influenced our planet's climate and history. These cosmic events exposed Earth to high levels of radiation, potentially causing increased isotopes in geological records and shaping our evolution. Scientific studies suggest evidence of this encounter through the discovery of increased 60Fe and 244Pu isotopes in various geological samples.