National Geographic

National Geographic is a nonprofit organization dedicated to scientific discovery, exploration, education and storytelling to illuminate and protect the wonder of our world. The articles provided by National Geographic cover a wide range of topics including science, nature, health and technology. The articles are well-researched and present unique insights into various subjects. Some contradictions have been found in the articles related to ultra-processed foods and their addictive properties as well as the effects of semaglutide on alcohol consumption. There is no clear evidence of conflicts of interest or deceptiveness within the articles.

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:
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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:

  • National Geographic presents information in an unbiased and balanced manner.

Conflicts of Interest

90%

Examples:

  • There are no clear conflicts of interest found within the articles provided.

Contradictions

88%

Examples:

  • Contradictions found include the fact that ultra-processed foods can trigger the brain's reward system so powerfully that people may not be deciding what they eat in the way that we think of free will, and that semaglutide may reduce alcohol cravings and consumption in humans.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • One article mentions that the author took their protective glasses off during totality, which is not allowed and could cause serious eye damage.

Recent Articles

  • Carpenter Ants' Unique Healing Method: Amputation to Save Lives

    Carpenter Ants' Unique Healing Method: Amputation to Save Lives

    Broke On: Tuesday, 02 July 2024 In a Florida carpenter ant colony, injured ants undergo amputation by nest mates to prevent infection and save their lives, marking the first known case of an ant species using this method for injury treatment.
  • 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.
  • Ultra-Processed Foods: The Silent Culprit of Memory Problems, Stroke Risk, and Addiction

    Ultra-Processed Foods: The Silent Culprit of Memory Problems, Stroke Risk, and Addiction

    Broke On: Wednesday, 29 May 2024 New research reveals that ultra-processed foods, high in added sugars, sodium, and unhealthy fats, can negatively impact cognitive function and overall health. Consuming these foods is linked to memory problems, thinking abilities impairment, increased stroke risk, and addiction potential (Sources A-D). To maintain optimal brain health and reduce the risk of cognitive decline and stroke, focus on consuming whole or minimally processed foods as part of a balanced diet (Source E).
  • Newly Discovered Abelisaurid Dinosaur Koleken Inakayali Distinguished by Unique Skull Traits from Carnotaurus Sastrei in Patagonia's La Colonia Formation

    Newly Discovered Abelisaurid Dinosaur Koleken Inakayali Distinguished by Unique Skull Traits from Carnotaurus Sastrei in Patagonia's La Colonia Formation

    Broke On: Tuesday, 21 May 2024 A new abelisaurid dinosaur, Koleken inakayali, was identified from fossils found in Patagonia, Argentina during the Cretaceous period. This discovery reveals a previously unknown diversity within abelisaurids and sheds light on their evolutionary relationships with noasaurids.
  • Orbital Clutter: The Hidden Danger of Space Debris and the Promise of Circular Space Economy

    Orbital Clutter: The Hidden Danger of Space Debris and the Promise of Circular Space Economy

    Broke On: Thursday, 09 May 2024 Dr. Moriba Jah raises concerns over the growing issue of space debris, urging a shift towards sustainable space exploration practices such as satellite reuse and recycling to minimize waste. The importance of this issue was highlighted by a near-collision between a defunct Russian satellite and NASA's TIMED spacecraft. Organizations like Climate TRACE and MethaneSAT use satellites to monitor climate emissions, while the circular space economy offers promising solutions for sustainable practices.
  • GLP-1 Agonists: Transformative Weight Loss Drugs with Unexpected Health Benefits - From Smoking Addiction to Mental Health and Alzheimer's Prevention

    GLP-1 Agonists: Transformative Weight Loss Drugs with Unexpected Health Benefits - From Smoking Addiction to Mental Health and Alzheimer's Prevention

    Broke On: Wednesday, 17 April 2024 GLP-1 agonists, such as Ozempic and Mounjaro, are transformative weight loss drugs with unexpected benefits beyond shedding pounds. These medications impact mental health by prolonging satiety and potentially reducing the urge to smoke. However, concerns over psychiatric side effects have emerged. Experts suggest that patients may not be getting sufficient nutrients on these appetite-suppressing drugs, contributing to reported side effects. GLP-1 agonists also show promise in treating obesity, reducing heart attack and stroke risk, improving fertility, and preventing Alzheimer's disease.
  • Io's Volcanic History: A Billion-Year Long Eruption on Jupiter's Moon

    Io's Volcanic History: A Billion-Year Long Eruption on Jupiter's Moon

    Broke On: Thursday, 18 April 2024 Jupiter's moon Io, the most volcanically active body in our solar system, has a long and ongoing history of eruptions since its formation over 4.5 billion years ago. With over 400 known volcanoes, Io resurfaces itself every million years and releases sulfur dioxide gas during eruptions, creating an orange glow around the moon. New discoveries suggest that Io has lost up to 99% of its original sulfur reservoir, indicating a continuous geologic activity that challenges previous theories. NASA's Juno spacecraft provides valuable data on Io and its impact on Jupiter's atmosphere.
  • Unraveling the Mystery of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: A Physiological Focal Point for Fatigue in ME/CFS Patients

    Unraveling the Mystery of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: A Physiological Focal Point for Fatigue in ME/CFS Patients

    Broke On: Wednesday, 21 February 2024 Scientists have discovered a link between brain imbalance and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) or myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME). The study is the first to identify a physiological focal point for fatigue in this population. Patients with CFS/ME suffer from disabling symptoms, but uncovering their biological basis has been challenging. Fatigue in ME/CFS may be caused by dysfunction of brain regions that drive the motor cortex and changes in the brain may alter patients' tolerance for exertion and perception of fatigue.
  • Exciting Celestial Events in 2024: Total Solar Eclipse, Meteor Shower and Aurora Borealis Sightings

    Exciting Celestial Events in 2024: Total Solar Eclipse, Meteor Shower and Aurora Borealis Sightings

    Broke On: Friday, 05 January 2024
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    • Jurassic Lamprey Fossil Discovered in China Reveals Ancient Flesh-Eating Habits

      Broke On: Saturday, 15 January 2022 A new species of lamprey, Mesomyzon mengae, dating back to the Jurassic period, has been discovered in China. Unlike modern lampreys, the Mesomyzon mengae was a flesh-eater, using its circular mouth filled with sharp teeth to gouge out chunks of flesh from its victims. The Mesomyzon mengae is the largest lamprey fossil ever discovered, measuring up to 17 inches in length.