IFL Science

IFL Science is a UK-based science website that provides engaging and accessible content about scientific discoveries and developments. The site covers a wide range of topics, from the latest research to environmental challenges, with the goal of informing, educating, and inspiring readers. The site's team consists of award-winning journalists and editors with expertise in various scientific fields. IFL Science is committed to honesty, integrity, transparency, evidence-based reporting, impartial politics, accessibility, and making science fun.

90%

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

95%

Examples:

  • IFL Science presents information in an accessible and engaging manner, breaking down complex scientific concepts for a general audience.

Conflicts of Interest

95%

Examples:

  • The site occasionally includes conflicts of interest such as mentioning lab-grown human skin in a story about a robot's face, which could be seen as promoting the use of that technology.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

Deceptions

80%

Examples:

  • The site also occasionally includes speculative or attention-grabbing statements in their articles, such as 'We might owe wine to the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs 66 million years ago'.
  • The site may sometimes use sensational language or headlines to grab readers' attention, such as 'Watch This Uncanny Robot Face Grin and Frown Thanks to Self-Healing, Lab-Grown Human Skin'.

Recent Articles

  • Newly Discovered Iguanodontian Dinosaur, Comptonatus chasei, Named after Isle of Wight Discoverer and Unveils Fast Evolution Rates during Early Cretaceous Epoch

    Newly Discovered Iguanodontian Dinosaur, Comptonatus chasei, Named after Isle of Wight Discoverer and Unveils Fast Evolution Rates during Early Cretaceous Epoch

    Broke On: Wednesday, 10 July 2024 In 2013, a new dinosaur species, Comptonatus chasei, was identified on the Isle of Wight in England. The well-preserved skeleton, believed to be around a ton in weight and dating back to the Early Cretaceous epoch, includes cranial elements and bones from the spine and legs. Named after discoverer Nick Chase and Compton Bay, this iguanodontian herbivore demonstrates rapid evolution during this time period. With eight new species discovered on the Isle in just five years, Wessex may have been a diverse ecosystem during the Late Jurassic.
  • New Discovery: Hydrogen Sulfide Detected in Exoplanet HD 189733b's Atmosphere

    New Discovery: Hydrogen Sulfide Detected in Exoplanet HD 189733b's Atmosphere

    Broke On: Monday, 08 July 2024 Scientists using data from the James Webb Space Telescope detected hydrogen sulfide in the atmosphere of exoplanet HD 189733b, located 64 light-years away. This discovery marks the first detection of this gas outside our solar system and sheds light on potential reservoirs of sulfur within planetary atmospheres. The JWST team analyzed infrared light emitted by the gas giant to identify trace amounts of hydrogen sulfide, which has significant implications for understanding exoplanet chemistry and physics.
  • Record-Breaking Heatwave: Death Valley Reaches 128 Degrees Fahrenheit, Claims Lives and Sets Global Temperature Record

    Record-Breaking Heatwave: Death Valley Reaches 128 Degrees Fahrenheit, Claims Lives and Sets Global Temperature Record

    Broke On: Monday, 08 July 2024 A record-breaking heatwave, with temperatures reaching 128 degrees Fahrenheit in Death Valley, claimed a life and sent another to the hospital. The extreme heatwave continues through July 11, affecting western US states and parts of the East Coast. Visitors are advised to stay hydrated and avoid prolonged outdoor activities.
  • Mysteries of Mars: Unraveling the Formation of Aganippe Fossa, a 600-km Long Graben on Arsia Mons

    Mysteries of Mars: Unraveling the Formation of Aganippe Fossa, a 600-km Long Graben on Arsia Mons

    Broke On: Saturday, 06 July 2024 New high-resolution images reveal the enigmatic 600-km-long Aganippe Fossa, a graben feature on Mars' Tharsis region. Formed possibly by magma rising beneath colossal volcanoes, it surrounds Arsia Mons and hosts unique terrain features like hummocky and lobate terrains.
  • 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.
  • Discovering the Past of Grapes: Fossilized Seeds Shed Light on Their Evolution After Dinosaurs' Extinction

    Discovering the Past of Grapes: Fossilized Seeds Shed Light on Their Evolution After Dinosaurs' Extinction

    Broke On: Monday, 01 July 2024 Scientists discovered fossilized grape seeds dating from 60 to 19 million years ago in Colombia, Panama, and Peru. These findings reveal how grapes evolved following the extinction of dinosaurs, with dense forests allowing their growth. Oldest known seeds from the grape family were found in India around the Cretaceous-Paleogene event. Researchers from The Field Museum and University of Michigan Museum of Paleontology published their findings in Nature Plants, suggesting grapes adapted to vines post-dinosaur extinction.
  • Researchers Attach Living Skin Tissue to Robots, Bringing Us Closer to Human-Like Expressions

    Researchers Attach Living Skin Tissue to Robots, Bringing Us Closer to Human-Like Expressions

    Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024 Researchers at the University of Tokyo have attached living skin tissue to a robotic surface, merging soft and traditional robotics. This innovation enhances robots' sensory functions and brings us closer to human-like expressions in human-robot interactions. Professor Shoji Takeuchi's team used collagen gel and V-shaped holes on the robot's surface for seamless attachment. Future research focuses on adding more sensory functions, potentially leading to self-healing robots with increased mobility and lifelike appearance.
  • Saving Frogs with DIY Heated Shelters: A Cost-Effective Solution to Fight Chytrid Fungus

    Saving Frogs with DIY Heated Shelters: A Cost-Effective Solution to Fight Chytrid Fungus

    Broke On: Wednesday, 26 June 2024 Scientists 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.
  • 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.
  • Stonehenge's Hidden Lunar Alignment: Unveiling the Secrets of the Major Lunar Standstill in 2023

    Stonehenge's Hidden Lunar Alignment: Unveiling the Secrets of the Major Lunar Standstill in 2023

    Broke On: Thursday, 20 June 2024 On June 21, 2023, a major lunar standstill will occur at Stonehenge, aligning the ancient monument with the southernmost moonrise. Researchers believe that Stonehenge may have been designed not only to mark solstices but also lunar events. The investigation into this celestial alignment invites people to attend events and watch a livestream of the lunar standstill moonrise online.