Futurism News Site Description and Analysis Report 2021 Update

Futurism News Site Description and Analysis Report (2021 Update) is a comprehensive analysis of various news articles from Futurism. The site focuses on reporting on technology advancements, but also discusses potential conflicts of interest, fallacies, and deceptive practices in these articles. The site provides detailed explanations and examples to support its claims.

89%

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

90%

Examples:

  • The site appears to have a slight bias towards reporting on potential fallacies and conflicts of interest in news articles.

Conflicts of Interest

90%

Examples:

  • The site frequently discusses conflicts of interest and deceptive practices in news articles.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • There are instances where the site reports on contradictions or inconsistencies in the information provided by sources.

Deceptions

85%

Examples:

  • The site often highlights deceptive practices and misinformation in news articles.

Recent Articles

  • Great Rotation Trade: Investors Shift Funds from AI Giants to Defensive Stocks Amid Concerns Over Sustainability and Power Supply

    Great Rotation Trade: Investors Shift Funds from AI Giants to Defensive Stocks Amid Concerns Over Sustainability and Power Supply

    Broke On: Wednesday, 24 July 2024 Investors are shifting funds from AI giants to defensive companies and lesser-known stocks due to concerns over the sustainability of gains in the tech industry, particularly regarding electricity demand and power supply shortages. This trend, known as the 'Great Rotation Trade,' has gained momentum as China leads in adding alternative energy to its grid and data centers provide land for hosting computing facilities. However, some experts caution against AI investment hype due to concerns over long-term viability and potential for a bubble.
  • NASA and Boeing Investigate Starliner Thruster Malfunctions After ISS Docking Incident

    NASA and Boeing Investigate Starliner Thruster Malfunctions After ISS Docking Incident

    Broke On: Tuesday, 06 June 2023 NASA and Boeing have completed ground tests on Starliner's malfunctioning thrusters after the spacecraft experienced helium leaks upon docking at the International Space Station in June 2023. The teams are evaluating test data and inspecting the engine to ensure safe return of astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. Ground tests were conducted at NASA's White Sands Test Facility, where a spare thruster was fired to replicate conditions experienced during Starliner's flight up and expected for its return home.
  • New Discovery: Potentially Earth-Like Exoplanet LHS 1140 b May Harbor an Atmosphere and Support Life

    New Discovery: Potentially Earth-Like Exoplanet LHS 1140 b May Harbor an Atmosphere and Support Life

    Broke On: Tuesday, 09 July 2024 Astronomers have identified LHS 1140 b, a potentially habitable exoplanet 48 light-years away, as a strong candidate for an Earth-like atmosphere and life due to its position in the habitable zone of its red dwarf star. Recent data from the James Webb Space Telescope suggests a nitrogen-rich atmosphere, which could indicate a thick atmosphere and subsurface ocean. Further research is needed to confirm these findings and determine if this exoplanet truly holds the promise of extraterrestrial life.
  • NASA's Discoveries of X and C-shaped Formations in Earth's Ionosphere: Unraveling the Mysteries of Space Weather

    NASA's Discoveries of X and C-shaped Formations in Earth's Ionosphere: Unraveling the Mysteries of Space Weather

    Broke On: Monday, 01 July 2024 NASA's GOLD mission discovers X and C-shaped formations in Earth's ionosphere, extending from 50 to 400 miles overhead. X shapes form during solar storms or volcanic eruptions but can also appear during quieter times. C-shaped bubbles occur due to magnetic field lines interacting with terrestrial winds and indicate strong turbulence in the ionosphere.
  • New Evidence Suggests Ancient Greek Calendar in Antikythera Mechanism Had 354 Days

    New Evidence Suggests Ancient Greek Calendar in Antikythera Mechanism Had 354 Days

    Broke On: Saturday, 06 July 2024 Researchers from the University of Glasgow used statistical modeling techniques and gravitational wave research to determine that the Antikythera mechanism's calendar ring likely contained 354 holes, revealing it as a lunar calendar. This discovery sheds new light on ancient Greek engineering and astronomical knowledge.
  • New Discoveries in Jupiter's Upper Atmosphere: Gravity Waves and Complex Structures

    New Discoveries in Jupiter's Upper Atmosphere: Gravity Waves and Complex Structures

    Broke On: Tuesday, 02 July 2024 New insights from the James Webb Space Telescope reveal Jupiter's upper atmosphere hosts intricate structures and vibrant lights above the Great Red Spot, challenging our understanding of this gas giant. Possible explanations include gravity waves and historical records suggest it may have formed from unstable winds.
  • China's Chang'e 6 Probe Brings First Samples from Far Side of the Moon to Earth

    China's Chang'e 6 Probe Brings First Samples from Far Side of the Moon to Earth

    Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024 China's Chang'e 6 probe made history on June 25, 2024, by bringing the first samples from the far side of the moon back to Earth. The lunar mission touched down in April and spent over a month collecting samples before returning, providing valuable insights into the geological differences between the moon's sides.
  • Unexpected Coolant Leak Cancels Spacewalk for Astronauts Dyson and Barratt

    Unexpected Coolant Leak Cancels Spacewalk for Astronauts Dyson and Barratt

    Broke On: Monday, 24 June 2024 A coolant leak in astronaut Tracy Dyson's spacesuit forced the cancellation of U.S. spacewalk 90 on June 24, 2024, putting a halt to her and Mike Barratt's plan to repair a faulty electronics box outside the International Space Station.
  • Newly Discovered Anorthosite Boulder, Atoko Point, on Mars: A Potential Piece of Martian History

    Newly Discovered Anorthosite Boulder, Atoko Point, on Mars: A Potential Piece of Martian History

    Broke On: Saturday, 15 June 2024 NASA's Perseverance rover discovered a unique boulder named Atoko Point during its exploration of Mars' Jezero Crater. The light-toned, 18-inch wide and 14-inch tall boulder, located in Neretva Vallis, is primarily composed of pyroxene and feldspar. Scientists believe it may be an anorthosite, a rock type never seen on Mars before. Its discovery could provide insights into Mars' geology and potential similarities to Earth.
  • Microsoft's Controversial Recall Feature: Delayed Due to Security Concerns and Enhancements

    Microsoft's Controversial Recall Feature: Delayed Due to Security Concerns and Enhancements

    Broke On: Thursday, 13 June 2024 Microsoft's Recall feature, an AI screenshot tool for Copilot Plus PCs, faces a delay due to security concerns. The tool, which keeps data private on-device and was initially planned as an opt-in experience, has raised privacy concerns from experts. Microsoft is now planning to involve its Windows Insider community in testing the feature before release.