ScienceAlert

ScienceAlert is an independently run online news source that publishes timely, trusted science news to enlighten and entertain millions of readers each month. The site's experienced journalists cover important scientific issues of our time, as well as new discoveries, mysteries, and wonders from around the globe. ScienceAlert's goal is to publish trustworthy and easily accessible science news for a diverse audience across the globe.

72%

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 news site has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on its reporting.

Bias

100%

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  • ScienceAlert presents information in an accessible and understandable manner for a diverse audience.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • ScienceAlert maintains full editorial independence from any funding sources such as their display advertisements.

Contradictions

95%

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Deceptions

10%

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  • Rarely sighted and unusually bright, fast radio bursts keep throwing out mysterious signals that can’t be explained by existing theories, sending astrophysicists in new directions as they search for their sources.

Recent Articles

  • NASA's Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes Reveal Unprecedented 3D View of the Pillars of Creation, Showcasing Star Formation in Detail

    NASA's Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes Reveal Unprecedented 3D View of the Pillars of Creation, Showcasing Star Formation in Detail

    Broke On: Thursday, 27 June 2024 NASA's Hubble and James Webb space telescopes collaborate to create a 3D visualization of the Pillars of Creation in the Eagle Nebula, revealing towering structures composed of molecular hydrogen and dust, infant stars, and a newborn star. The immersive experience showcases Hubble's visible light capabilities and Webb's infrared sensitivity to reveal embedded stars. A 3D printable model is available for educational purposes.
  • New Data Suggests Mars Experiences Over 300 Significant Impacts per Year, Challenging Our Understanding of the Red Planet's Geological History

    New Data Suggests Mars Experiences Over 300 Significant Impacts per Year, Challenging Our Understanding of the Red Planet's Geological History

    Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024 New data from NASA's InSight mission reveals Mars experiences between 180 and 360 significant meteorite impacts per year, challenging our understanding of the Red Planet's geological history. Seismic shockwaves generated by these impacts are crucial for assessing potential hazards for future exploration missions.
  • Exceptional Preservation of Cambrian Trilobites in Volcanic Ash: New Insights into Ancient Marine Creatures' Anatomy and Feeding Behavior

    Exceptional Preservation of Cambrian Trilobites in Volcanic Ash: New Insights into Ancient Marine Creatures' Anatomy and Feeding Behavior

    Broke On: Thursday, 27 June 2024 Paleontologists discovered exceptionally preserved Cambrian trilobites encased in volcanic ash in Morocco, offering new insights into their anatomy and feeding behavior. The fine-grained ash created three-dimensional molds, revealing soft tissues and mouth parts. Volcanic ash deposits may hold potential for preserving delicate biological remains.
  • Newly Discovered Tipping Point in Antarctic Ice Sheet Melting Process Could Lead to Significant Sea Level Rise

    Newly Discovered Tipping Point in Antarctic Ice Sheet Melting Process Could Lead to Significant Sea Level Rise

    Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024 Scientists discover new tipping point in Antarctic ice sheet melting process, which could lead to significant sea level rise. Grounding zone melting, a previously unknown phenomenon, brings tipping points closer and accelerates the melting process. The Pine Island glacier is particularly at risk due to its slope allowing more sea water in. Ice-sheet models lack representation of this important physical process, leading to underestimation of sea level rise.
  • ISS Debris Crashes into Florida Home: Family Seeks Compensation from NASA as Space Traffic Increases

    ISS Debris Crashes into Florida Home: Family Seeks Compensation from NASA as Space Traffic Increases

    Broke On: Friday, 08 March 2024 A piece of space debris from the International Space Station crashed through a family's home in Florida, raising concerns about the risks of space debris. The incident involved a cargo pallet used to transport batteries, which survived Earth's atmosphere and caused significant damage. NASA is now facing a claim for damages, highlighting the potential dangers of increasing space traffic.
  • Walking Regularly: A Simple and Effective Solution to Prevent and Alleviate Lower Back Pain

    Walking Regularly: A Simple and Effective Solution to Prevent and Alleviate Lower Back Pain

    Broke On: Wednesday, 19 June 2024 Walking regularly for 30 minutes, five times a week can help prevent and manage lower back pain by reducing the risk of recurrence and improving overall health. A study at Macquarie University found that walking offers numerous benefits, including improved cardiovascular fitness, enhanced mood, and reduced stress levels.
  • Upcoming Celestial Spectacle: Witness the Blaze Star's Once-in-a-Lifetime Nova Explosion in Corona Borealis

    Upcoming Celestial Spectacle: Witness the Blaze Star's Once-in-a-Lifetime Nova Explosion in Corona Borealis

    Broke On: Wednesday, 19 June 2024 Prepare for a once-in-a-lifetime celestial event: The Blaze Star, or T Coronae Borealis, a white dwarf star in the constellation Corona Borealis, is predicted to explode and become visible to the naked eye between June and September 2024. This rare occurrence offers astronomers valuable insights into nova explosions and stellar evolution. Stargazers should monitor Corona Borealis for signs of the Blaze Star's explosion during clear nights when the moon is not present or only partially illuminated.
  • New Discoveries Suggest Waves Shape Titan's Liquid Methane Seas and Lakes

    New Discoveries Suggest Waves Shape Titan's Liquid Methane Seas and Lakes

    Broke On: Wednesday, 19 June 2024 MIT researchers suggest waves are responsible for shaping Titan's large seas and lakes on Saturn's moon, based on simulations and comparison with Earth's erosion patterns. Discoveries from NASA's Cassini spacecraft reveal Titan, larger than Mercury, has a complex hydrocarbon cycle with liquid methane and ethane bodies shaped by waves similar to Earth's oceans.
  • New Blood Test Predicts Parkinson's Disease Seven Years Before Symptoms Appear: A Game Changer in Early Detection

    New Blood Test Predicts Parkinson's Disease Seven Years Before Symptoms Appear: A Game Changer in Early Detection

    Broke On: Wednesday, 19 June 2024 A new blood test using artificial intelligence identifies eight biomarkers to predict Parkinson's disease up to seven years before symptoms appear, potentially revolutionizing diagnosis and treatment of this neurodegenerative disorder.
  • Discovering the First Merging Quasars During Cosmic Dawn: A Groundbreaking Observation of Galactic Cores 900 Million Years After the Big Bang

    Discovering the First Merging Quasars During Cosmic Dawn: A Groundbreaking Observation of Galactic Cores 900 Million Years After the Big Bang

    Broke On: Monday, 17 June 2024 Scientists have discovered the first confirmed pair of merging quasars during the Cosmic Dawn, just 900 million years after the Big Bang. Each roughly 100 million times heavier than the Sun, these galactic cores are undergoing a mega merger, with gas and dust falling into central supermassive black holes and emitting massive amounts of light. The findings offer insights into early universe formation and quasar host galaxy evolution during Cosmic Dawn.