New Atlas

New Atlas is an independent news site that focuses on innovation and human endeavor, covering advances in technology, science, transportation, architecture, design and other disciplines. The site presents news with a positive spin and often highlights the potential benefits of new developments. While the site does report on conflicts of interest and deceptive practices when they occur, these instances are not common. The articles provided show some contradictions and sensationalized risks but generally present reliable information in an easy-to-understand format.

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

98%

Examples:

  • New Atlas presents news with a focus on innovation and human endeavor, celebrating advances in technology, science, transportation, architecture, design and other disciplines.

Conflicts of Interest

98%

Examples:

  • There are no clear conflicts of interest reported in the articles provided.

Contradictions

92%

Examples:

  • There are instances where articles report contradictory information such as the increase in shark attacks or the presence of toxic metals in tampons without highlighting the broader context or potential reasons for these contradictions.

Deceptions

70%

Examples:

  • Some articles sensationalize risks or present misleading information, such as the title claiming a 7x increased risk of eye stroke associated with semaglutide when the article itself only mentions a higher risk for type 2 diabetics.

Recent Articles

  • Shark Attacks on the Rise: A Closer Look at the Increasing Trend in 2024 and Expert Insights

    Shark Attacks on the Rise: A Closer Look at the Increasing Trend in 2024 and Expert Insights

    Broke On: Monday, 08 July 2024 In 2024, an increase in shark attacks along the coasts of Florida and Texas has left many wondering about this trend. Notable incidents include the death of Hawaiian actor Tamayo Perry and attacks on a 14-year-old boy and a man in Florida. Gavin Naylor of the International Shark Attack File (ISAF) reports around 50-60 attacks expected this year, with some experts attributing this to population growth, tourism, or climate change. Despite the increase, the overall risk remains low for beachgoers.
  • New Study Finds Toxic Metals in Popular Tampon Brands: Lead and Arsenic Detected in All Types

    New Study Finds Toxic Metals in Popular Tampon Brands: Lead and Arsenic Detected in All Types

    Broke On: Thursday, 04 July 2024 Researchers from UC Berkeley and Columbia University found concerning levels of toxic metals, including lead and arsenic, in tampons from various brands. All types contained detectable levels, with lead present in all 30 tested and arsenic more common in organic ones. The presence could be due to contamination or intentional addition for antimicrobial agents or lubrication. Regulations requiring testing are needed as any substance entering the bloodstream from the vagina can potentially harm health.
  • New Study Links Semaglutide Use to Increased Risk of Optic Neuropathy: 17 Diabetes and 20 Obesity Patients Developed NAION While Taking the Drug

    New Study Links Semaglutide Use to Increased Risk of Optic Neuropathy: 17 Diabetes and 20 Obesity Patients Developed NAION While Taking the Drug

    Broke On: Wednesday, 03 July 2024 Semaglutide use linked to increased risk of vision loss, study finds, prompting caution for Ozempic and Wegovy patients.
  • NASA Astronauts Delayed at ISS Due to Starliner Thruster Malfunctions and Helium Leaks

    NASA Astronauts Delayed at ISS Due to Starliner Thruster Malfunctions and Helium Leaks

    Broke On: Saturday, 29 June 2024 NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore remain at the International Space Station due to technical issues with their Boeing Starliner spacecraft, including helium leaks and a malfunctioning thruster. NASA and Boeing are assessing the problems to ensure a safe return for the crew.
  • Newly Discovered Lokiceratops rangiformis: The Largest and Most Ornate Horned Dinosaur with Unique Features

    Newly Discovered Lokiceratops rangiformis: The Largest and Most Ornate Horned Dinosaur with Unique Features

    Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024 In 2019, the largest and most ornate horned dinosaur ever discovered, Lokiceratops rangiformis, was unearthed in Montana. This new species inhabited swamps and floodplains around 78 million years ago and is now on display at the Natural History Museum of Utah. Unique features include absence of a nose horn, large blade-like horns on its frill, and an asymmetric spike. Named after Norse god Loki, researchers from Colorado State University and the Natural History Museum of Utah studied this dinosaur in the scientific journal PeerJ.
  • CERN Scientists Successfully Recreate Black Hole Plasma Jets in Laboratory

    CERN Scientists Successfully Recreate Black Hole Plasma Jets in Laboratory

    Broke On: Friday, 14 June 2024 Scientists at CERN have recreated black hole plasma jets in a lab using the HiRadMat facility, generating 10 trillion electron-positron pairs and advancing our understanding of astrophysical phenomena.
  • CERN Scientists Successfully Recreate Black Hole Plasma Jets in Laboratory

    CERN Scientists Successfully Recreate Black Hole Plasma Jets in Laboratory

    Broke On: Friday, 14 June 2024 Scientists at CERN have recreated black hole plasma jets in a lab using the HiRadMat facility, generating 10 trillion electron-positron pairs and advancing our understanding of astrophysical phenomena.
  • NASA's Starliner Spacecraft Docks at ISS Despite Malfunctioning Thrusters

    NASA's Starliner Spacecraft Docks at ISS Despite Malfunctioning Thrusters

    Broke On: Thursday, 06 June 2024 Boeing's Starliner spacecraft successfully docks at the International Space Station (ISS) on June 6, 2024, despite five malfunctioning thrusters. NASA and Boeing engineers managed to recover four faulty thrusters and seal the helium leaks. The docking marks Starliner's inaugural crewed test flight to the ISS, which could lead to regular flights for NASA if successful.
  • SpaceX's Fourth Starship Test Flight: Aiming for Powered Landing and Controlled Entry on June 6, 2024

    SpaceX's Fourth Starship Test Flight: Aiming for Powered Landing and Controlled Entry on June 6, 2024

    Broke On: Tuesday, 04 June 2024 SpaceX aims for fourth Starship test flight on June 6, 2024, targeting a powered soft landing of the Super Heavy booster in the Gulf of Mexico and controlled entry of Starship. Elon Musk shares images of the 400-foot-tall rocket at Starbase as FAA approval is pending. This test marks progress towards SpaceX's goal of rapidly reusable rockets and orbital missions.
  • China Makes History: Chang'e 5 Probe Lands on Far Side of the Moon for Scientific Discoveries

    China Makes History: Chang'e 5 Probe Lands on Far Side of the Moon for Scientific Discoveries

    Broke On: Thursday, 17 December 2020 On December 17, 2020, China's Chang'e 5 probe made history by landing on the far side of the moon for the first time, marking a significant achievement in lunar exploration. The mission aimed to collect rock and soil samples from this part of the lunar surface for analysis on Earth, providing valuable insights into lunar geology and planetary formation. Despite challenging terrain, China became the only country to have achieved this feat twice.