Earth.com

Earth.com is a news website that provides information about various scientific discoveries and events related to the Earth and the universe. The website covers topics such as space exploration, climate change, wildlife, and environmental issues. While their reporting often includes unique findings and detailed descriptions of events, there is a moderate level of bias in their reporting. There are also a high number of contradictions in their articles which may be due to the inclusion of new data or updates on previous stories. Additionally, there is a high level of conflicts of interest present in their reporting, possibly due to the commercial interests associated with some topics they cover. Finally, there is a moderate level of deception present in their reporting, which may be a result of sensationalized language or misleading information.

86%

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

85%

Examples:

  • The overall bias score for Earth.com is 85, indicating a moderate level of bias in their reporting.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The overall conflict of interest score for Earth.com is 100, indicating a high level of conflicts of interest in their reporting.

Contradictions

90%

Examples:

  • The overall contradiction score for Earth.com is 90, indicating a high level of contradictions in their reporting.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • The overall deceptiveness score for Earth.com is 75, indicating a moderate level of deception in their reporting.

Recent Articles

  • 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

    Painted Lady Butterflies Defy Oceans: First Verified Atlantic Crossing by Insects Discovered in French Guiana

    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

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

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

    Broke On: Monday, 27 May 2024 In late May 2024, powerful solar activity from sunspot AR3664 caused spectacular auroras in Europe and North America, visible due to two X-class flares and resulting coronal mass ejections. These displays are caused by solar particles interacting with Earth's atmosphere and can have significant impacts on infrastructure.
  • Newly Discovered Exoplanet TOI-6713.01: A Fiery Red World with Intense Volcanic Activity

    Newly Discovered Exoplanet TOI-6713.01: A Fiery Red World with Intense Volcanic Activity

    Broke On: Monday, 13 May 2024 TOI-6713.01, a newly discovered exoplanet 66 light-years away, shares characteristics with Io and has a fiery red surface due to intense volcanic activity caused by gravitational forces from two outer planets in the same star system. This discovery challenges previous assumptions about exoplanets and their orbits.
  • Discovering Early Human Capabilities: Oldest Wooden Structures in Africa and Hunting Weapons in Europe

    Discovering Early Human Capabilities: Oldest Wooden Structures in Africa and Hunting Weapons in Europe

    Broke On: Saturday, 11 May 2024 Discoveries at Kalambo Falls in Zambia and Schöningen, Germany, reveal early humans' advanced technological skills and cognitive abilities. Researchers found the oldest man-made wooden structures in Africa dating back to 476,000 years ago. In Europe, archaeologist Thomas Terberger unearthed the oldest preserved hunting weapons from around 300,000 years ago. These findings challenge previous perceptions of early human capabilities and contribute to our evolving understanding of history.
  • Recent Solar Flares: X-class Eruptions Disrupt Communication Systems and Warnings Issued

    Recent Solar Flares: X-class Eruptions Disrupt Communication Systems and Warnings Issued

    Broke On: Thursday, 02 May 2024 Recent solar flares, including two X-class and one M-class eruption within six hours from the same sunspot region AR3663, pose a threat to Earth by disrupting communication systems and power grids. The latest events occurred on May 2 and May 5, causing shortwave radio blackouts in Australia, Japan, China, and potentially leading to disruptions due to anticipated solar flares according to the National Satellite Meteorological Center in China.
  • Recent Solar Flares from Sunspot Region AR3663 Disrupt Power Systems, Satellites, and Navigation: May 2-3, 2024

    Recent Solar Flares from Sunspot Region AR3663 Disrupt Power Systems, Satellites, and Navigation: May 2-3, 2024

    Broke On: Thursday, 02 May 2024 On May 2 and 3, 2024, powerful solar flares from sunspot region AR3663 disrupted communications in Australia, Japan, and China via shortwave radio blackouts. An X-class flare on May 2 preceded an M-class flare hours later. NOAA issued a warning for a significant geomagnetic storm on May 2, anticipating voltage irregularities in power systems and charging issues for satellites in low Earth orbit. Power systems may experience false alarms, while satellites could face increased drag and charging, affecting their orientation and trajectory.
  • New Discovery of Ancient Mars' Earth-like Environment: Evidence of Manganese Oxides in Gale Crater Rocks

    New Discovery of Ancient Mars' Earth-like Environment: Evidence of Manganese Oxides in Gale Crater Rocks

    Broke On: Wednesday, 01 May 2024 Scientists discovered ancient Mars may have been Earth-like through the detection of manganese oxide in lakebed rocks within Gale Crater using NASA's Curiosity rover. The presence of this mineral suggests an environment with oxygen and potential for microbial life, despite Mars' ancient atmosphere lacking a known oxygen source.