Science Friday Initiative Inc.

Science Friday Initiative Inc. is a news source that focuses on various scientific topics such as space, health, and the environment. The site provides information about recent scientific discoveries, innovations, and events in an accessible manner with a strong emphasis on readability. The articles often include interviews with experts in their respective fields and aim to educate the public about current scientific developments. However, there is evidence of a conflict of interest regarding funding for addressing America's rising STI cases. Additionally, the site has shown some deceptive practices by overstating the increase in syphilis cases among adults since 2018.

76%

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

88%

Examples:

  • The author states that cases of syphilis are up by nearly 80% among adults since 2018. However, the CDC reports that this number has actually decreased by about half between 2015 and 2019.
  • The source contains nearly 80% increase in adult syphilis cases since 2018.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • The author mentions that President Biden has put together a multi-agency plan to address America's rising STI cases, but funding remains uncertain.

Contradictions

75%

Examples:

  • The James Webb Space Telescope has been operating successfully in space for two years.
  • The Penguin and the Egg are intertwined galaxies.

Deceptions

62%

Examples:

  • The author states that cases of syphilis are up by nearly 80% among adults since 2018. However, the CDC reports that this number has actually decreased by about half between 2015 and 2019.

Recent Articles

  • Twisters: $7M Preview Success with 78% Rotten Tomatoes Score and $60M+ Box Office Expectations

    Twisters: $7M Preview Success with 78% Rotten Tomatoes Score and $60M+ Box Office Expectations

    Broke On: Thursday, 18 July 2024 Twisters, a reboot of the 1996 film co-written by Michael Crichton, has garnered around $7M in preview sales and strong reviews. Starring Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones, the disaster movie about tornado chasers in Oklahoma is expected to open with over $50M at the box office. With a social media reach of 341M and strong international earnings, Twisters is poised for success.
  • New Image from James Webb Space Telescope Reveals Intertwined Galaxies Penguin and Egg in Stunning Detail

    New Image from James Webb Space Telescope Reveals Intertwined Galaxies Penguin and Egg in Stunning Detail

    Broke On: Friday, 12 July 2024 The James Webb Space Telescope captures a stunning image of the interacting 'Penguin' and 'Egg' galaxies, located approximately 326 million light-years away. The ongoing collision between these similar-massed galaxies, which began around 25-75 million years ago, has resulted in new star formation within the Penguin galaxy due to gravitational forces. The combined image from NIRCam and MIRI reveals a haze of stars and gas connecting the two galaxies. The collision marks Webb's second anniversary, contributing to a wealth of scientific discoveries.
  • STI Epidemic in the US: Syphilis Cases Up by Nearly 80% Since 2018, Gonorrhea Declines for First Time in a Decade

    STI Epidemic in the US: Syphilis Cases Up by Nearly 80% Since 2018, Gonorrhea Declines for First Time in a Decade

    Broke On: Saturday, 03 February 2024 The United States is facing a growing epidemic of sexually transmitted infections, with syphilis cases up by nearly 80% among adults since 2018. Reported chlamydia cases remain at a record high level while gonorrhea cases have declined for the first time in over a decade. Both syphilis and gonorrhea can be deadly if left untreated.

  • Effectiveness of Phenylephrine in Cold and Flu Remedies Questioned

    Broke On: Friday, 01 October 2021 Research suggests that phenylephrine, a common ingredient in OTC cold and flu medications, may not be effective in relieving nasal congestion. Alternatives to medication for symptom relief include hydration, rest, and the use of a humidifier or saline nasal spray.