Earth.com

Earth.com is a news source that covers a wide range of topics related to Earth and its natural phenomena. The site frequently reports on scientific discoveries and events, with an emphasis on accuracy and timeliness. While there are occasional instances of bias, contradiction, conflict of interest, and deceptiveness, these do not significantly impact the overall credibility of the source.

87%

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:

  • There is a strong emphasis on presenting factual information and scientific findings without any clear indication of editorial slant.
  • The source has a slight bias towards reporting on natural phenomena and scientific discoveries.

Conflicts of Interest

95%

Examples:

  • Despite the frequent reporting on conflicts of interest, there is no evidence of any actual conflict of interest on the part of the source.
  • There is a strong emphasis on transparency and disclosure of any potential conflicts of interest.
  • The source frequently reports on potential conflicts of interest involving scientific research and discoveries.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Despite these contradictions, the overall coverage of astronomical phenomena remains consistent with scientific understanding.
  • There are occasional contradictions within the descriptions of these events.
  • The source frequently reports on multiple astronomical events, such as meteor showers and solar flares, that occur simultaneously or in close proximity.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • However, these instances of deceptiveness are relatively rare and do not significantly impact the overall credibility of the source.
  • There are occasional misleading statements or omissions of relevant information.
  • The source occasionally uses sensational language or exaggerates claims made in scientific studies.

Recent Articles

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    Delta Aquarids and Alpha Capricornids Meteor Showers Peak Simultaneously on July 30th: A Breathtaking Display of Shooting Stars

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  • NASA's Curiosity Rover Discovers Pure Elemental Sulfur on Mars

    NASA's Curiosity Rover Discovers Pure Elemental Sulfur on Mars

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  • Newly Discovered Intermediate-Sized Black Hole in Omega Centauri: A Rare Find and a Step Forward in Understanding Black Holes

    Newly Discovered Intermediate-Sized Black Hole in Omega Centauri: A Rare Find and a Step Forward in Understanding Black Holes

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  • New Discoveries Reveal Early Earth's Complex Ecosystem: Last Universal Common Ancestor Interacted with Other Microbes, Challenging Previous Assumptions

    New Discoveries Reveal Early Earth's Complex Ecosystem: Last Universal Common Ancestor Interacted with Other Microbes, Challenging Previous Assumptions

    Broke On: Friday, 12 July 2024 A groundbreaking discovery places the last universal common ancestor (LUCA) of all life on Earth around 4.2 billion years ago, much earlier than previously believed. Studies suggest LUCA had interactions with other microbes and an immune system, challenging assumptions about early life dominance. Microbes played a significant role in shaping Earth's environment through nutrient cycling and oxygen production.
  • Geomagnetic Storm of June 29, 2024: Potential for Northern Lights in Unusual Regions

    Geomagnetic Storm of June 29, 2024: Potential for Northern Lights in Unusual Regions

    Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024 A minor geommagnetic storm reached Earth on June 29, 2024, potentially causing northern lights to be visible in regions beyond the polar areas such as New Hampshire, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. The Space Weather Prediction Center reported a coronal mass ejection from the sun caused this event. While auroras are not guaranteed due to magnetic field orientations, they could also lead to power outages and communication disruptions.
  • Two Near-Earth Asteroids Approaching: 2024 MK and (415029) 2011 UL21 - The Importance of Asteroid Detection and Defense

    Two Near-Earth Asteroids Approaching: 2024 MK and (415029) 2011 UL21 - The Importance of Asteroid Detection and Defense

    Broke On: Thursday, 27 June 2024 Two asteroids, 2024 MK and (415029) 2011 UL21, safely approach Earth this week for Asteroid Day. The first, 75% the moon's distance away on June 29, is sizable NEO 2024 MK. Secondly, the larger (415029) 2011 UL21, estimated between 1.7-3.9 km in diameter, passes on June 27. Both underscore the significance of asteroid detection and defense efforts.
  • Painted Lady Butterflies Defy Oceans: First Verified Atlantic Crossing by Insects Discovered in French Guiana

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    Broke On: Monday, 28 October 2013 In October 2013, Gerard Talavera discovered hundreds of painted lady butterflies on a French Guiana beach, marking the first verified account of an individual insect crossing the Atlantic Ocean. Using DNA metabarcoding, researchers traced their origin to North America or Europe and determined they had flown approximately 4,300 miles in less than a month.
  • Stonehenge's Hidden Lunar Alignment: Unveiling the Secrets of the Major Lunar Standstill in 2023

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  • Powerful Solar Activity from Sunspot AR3664 Triggers Spectacular Auroras in Europe and North America

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