Matthew Sparkes

Matthew Sparkes is a science and technology reporter who first wrote for New Scientist in 2006 and currently covers robotics, quantum computing, AI and mathematics. He has previously written for The Guardian and The Daily Telegraph. Matthew holds a BSc and MSc from the University of East Anglia where he studied AI and computer science. His work can be found exploring the latest news, articles, and features on New Scientist.

Biography:  https://www.newscientist.com/author/matthew-sparkes/

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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

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 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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  • The upcoming test flight could be just a few weeks away, but the exact date is uncertain with reports suggesting late August or early September.

Deceptions

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Recent Articles

SpaceX's Starship: Fifth Test Flight Approaches with Challenges and Milestones

SpaceX's Starship: Fifth Test Flight Approaches with Challenges and Milestones

Broke On: Friday, 26 July 2024 SpaceX prepares for Starship Flight 5, aiming to make both stages reusable with a static fire test and potential booster landing. Challenges include FAA approval and heat shield tile loss during reentry. Elon Musk predicts late August or early September launch.