Voice of America (VOA)

Voice of America (VOA) is a news organization that provides accurate and timely information on various topics including science, technology, and space exploration. The site covers news from around the world with a focus on the United States. Articles often feature NASA-related stories and include information about new discoveries, missions, and advancements in space technology. While there are no clear biases in the articles provided, there are instances of contradictions and deceptive practices related to NASA's Mars Helicopter mission. The site also reports on global events such as dengue fever outbreaks in South America and their impact on public health.

85%

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:

  • The articles provided show no clear biases.

Conflicts of Interest

85%

Examples:

  • The author has mentioned NASA's approval for two small helicopters to be deployed on future missions. This could be seen as a conflict of interest since the success of the Mars Helicopter mission is being reported by NASA.

Contradictions

88%

Examples:

  • A NASA target date for astronauts' return is mentioned but subject to change due to ongoing investigations.
  • An earlier report of a damaged rotor blade on Mars Helicopter that was later contradicted by the success of the helicopter mission.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • The article about NASA's Mars Helicopter ends service after history-making mission contains deceptive practices such as claiming it was the first aircraft to complete a powered, controlled flight on another planet when in fact NASA has previously sent other spacecraft with similar capabilities.
  • The success of the helicopter is also portrayed as unavoidable melt in Antarctica which is misleading.

Recent Articles

  • NASA's Yearlong Mars Analog Mission: Insights from CHAPEA's Isolated Crew

    NASA's Yearlong Mars Analog Mission: Insights from CHAPEA's Isolated Crew

    Broke On: Thursday, 11 July 2024 Four volunteers spent 378 days in isolation during NASA's CHAPEA mission, living in Mars-like conditions to prepare for future manned missions. Mission commander Kelly Haston maintained morale and ensured efficiency, while Ross Brockwell tackled engineering challenges. Nathan Jones addressed medical issues as an emergency room doctor, and Anca Selariu discovered new passions as a microbiologist. Their research on stem cells contributed to NASA's Artemis campaign for Mars exploration.
  • 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.
  • Upcoming Nova Explosion in T Coronae Borealis: A Rare and Bright Astronomical Event

    Upcoming Nova Explosion in T Coronae Borealis: A Rare and Bright Astronomical Event

    Broke On: Sunday, 23 June 2024 A rare nova explosion is imminent in the binary star system T Coronae Borealis, located in the constellation Corona Borealis. Last observed in 1946, this white dwarf and red giant system is expected to brighten significantly and become visible near the Hercules constellation. Scientists plan to study this exceptional event using various telescopes for valuable insights into binary star systems.
  • Solar Storms Disrupt GPS Technology on Farms: Impact on Farmers during Solar Maximum

    Solar Storms Disrupt GPS Technology on Farms: Impact on Farmers during Solar Maximum

    Broke On: Thursday, 16 May 2024 Solar storms, including the recent X5.8 flare, have disrupted GPS technology for farmers during this solar cycle, leading to inaccuracies and malfunctions. These storms can cause cascading calculation errors due to interactions between magnets and electronics. Farmers in regions like Saskatchewan and Ontario have been affected, with Tanner Borsa from Yellow Creek, Saskatchewan and Jordan Wallace from North Gower, Ont., experiencing GPS issues. NOAA issued warnings about these storms due to their potential impact on communication systems and power grids.
  • Rio de Janeiro Declares Public Health Emergency Amid Dengue Outbreak: 10,000 Cases Registered in January 24 Alone

    Rio de Janeiro Declares Public Health Emergency Amid Dengue Outbreak: 10,000 Cases Registered in January 24 Alone

    Broke On: Wednesday, 07 February 2024 Rio de Janeiro declares public health emergency due to dengue fever outbreak. Since January 2024, the city has registered more than half of the total cases recorded throughout all of 2023.
  • NASA's Mars Ingenuity Helicopter Completes Historic Flight Before Landing for the Last Time

    NASA's Mars Ingenuity Helicopter Completes Historic Flight Before Landing for the Last Time

    Broke On: Tuesday, 06 February 2024 NASA's Mars Ingenuity helicopter, which made history as the first powered flight on another world, has landed for the last time and will not fly again after suffering damage to its rotors during a flight on Jan. 18th.

  • Inevitable Melting of West Antarctic Ice Sheet Predicted by Study

    Broke On: Wednesday, 25 October 2023 The West Antarctic Ice Sheet is predicted to melt inevitably, contributing to a global sea level rise of up to 3 meters. The melting will continue even if global temperatures stop rising due to the heat already absorbed by the ocean. The rate of melting can still be influenced by human actions, particularly the reduction of carbon emissions.