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Science News is an informative and engaging source of scientific news and information. The articles cover a wide range of topics in the fields of biology, physics, chemistry, astronomy, earth science, health and medicine. While there are some instances where the language is sensational or exaggerated or conflicts of interest may exist, the overall quality and reliability of the articles is high. The articles provide valuable insights into current scientific research and discoveries.

70%

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 articles contain a few instances where the language is sensational or exaggerated.
  • There are some instances where the articles may not present all sides of an issue.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • However, these instances are rare and do not significantly impact the overall reliability of the articles.
  • There are a few instances where conflicts of interest may exist, such as a researcher studying gun violence also advocating for stricter gun control measures.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • However, these instances are rare and do not significantly impact the overall reliability of the articles.
  • There are a few contradictions in the articles, such as conflicting information about the cause of a fault line or the source of high-energy neutrinos.

Deceptions

70%

Examples:

  • Another article suggests that a device allows people with amputations to experience natural temperature sensations using their prostheses, but this is not yet fully proven.
  • For example, an article claims that a man can sort steel blocks by temperature with around 75% accuracy, but this is not fully accurate according to the researchers.
  • There are a few instances where the articles may not present all relevant information or may misrepresent data.

Recent Articles

  • New Genetic Analysis Reveals Small, Isolated Population of Woolly Mammoths on Wrangel Island Suffered from Inbreeding Before Extinction

    New Genetic Analysis Reveals Small, Isolated Population of Woolly Mammoths on Wrangel Island Suffered from Inbreeding Before Extinction

    Broke On: Thursday, 27 June 2024 New research reveals that the last woolly mammoths on Wrangel Island, which survived for 6,000 years after disappearing from other continents, suffered from genetic disorders due to inbreeding despite having a stable population of around 200-300 individuals. This discovery sheds light on the importance of maintaining large and genetically diverse populations for long-term species survival.
  • Newly Discovered: The Jumping Ability of Madagascar's Chtonobdella Leeches

    Newly Discovered: The Jumping Ability of Madagascar's Chtonobdella Leeches

    Broke On: Tuesday, 20 June 2017 Researchers confirm leeches in the Chtonobdella genus can jump, observed by Ibn Battuta and modern scientists. They anchor their rear sucker, coil back, and launch forward like a striking cobra or spring. This behavior offers new insights into their behavior and ecology.
  • Measuring Earth's Rotation with Quantum Entanglement: A Groundbreaking Experiment by University of Vienna Physicists

    Measuring Earth's Rotation with Quantum Entanglement: A Groundbreaking Experiment by University of Vienna Physicists

    Broke On: Friday, 14 June 2024 Physicists from the University of Vienna have made the largest and most precise measurement of Earth's rotation rate using quantum entanglement in a 2-km long interferometer. By detecting slight differences in travel distances for entangled photons due to Earth's rotation, they obtained a result agreeing with Earth's known rate. This achievement pushes boundaries in rotation sensitivity and could lead to more precise measurements and applications.
  • New Study Reveals Young Boys, Many Related, Were Sacrificed at Ancient Maya Site Chichén Itzá

    New Study Reveals Young Boys, Many Related, Were Sacrificed at Ancient Maya Site Chichén Itzá

    Broke On: Wednesday, 12 June 2024 New research published in the journal Nature reveals that all victims of human sacrifice at the ancient Maya city of Chichén Itzá were young boys, many of whom were closely related and even identical twins. This challenges previous beliefs about female sacrifices and provides new insights into Mayan religious rituals and their ties to modern descendants.
  • New Discovery: Earth's Early Surface Hosted Fresh Water and Oceans, 4.4 Billion Years Ago

    New Discovery: Earth's Early Surface Hosted Fresh Water and Oceans, 4.4 Billion Years Ago

    Broke On: Monday, 03 June 2024 Newly analyzed zircon crystals, 4.4 billion years old and found in Western Australia's Jack Hills, reveal Earth had both fresh water and oceans as early as 4 billion years ago. The crystals' light oxygen isotopic signatures indicate exposure to fresh water during formation, challenging the previous belief of a completely oceanic Earth.
  • Solar Maximum: Increased Sun Activity Brings Auroras and Risks to Earth

    Solar Maximum: Increased Sun Activity Brings Auroras and Risks to Earth

    Broke On: Tuesday, 04 June 2024 During solar maximum, the sun's heightened activity results in increased particle outbursts that create auroras and pose risks to infrastructure. Recent displays have been visible at lower latitudes than usual, with the May 2021 storm causing auroras in Florida and India. While these phenomena offer insights into a planet's magnetic field, they can also impact GPS accuracy, satellite internet speed, power grids, and satellites.
  • New Studies Reveal High-Risk Segments of the Cascadia Subduction Zone: Understanding Earthquake and Tsunami Threats in the Pacific Northwest

    New Studies Reveal High-Risk Segments of the Cascadia Subduction Zone: Understanding Earthquake and Tsunami Threats in the Pacific Northwest

    Broke On: Saturday, 08 June 2024 The Cascadia Subduction Zone, a 700-mile-long fault beneath the Pacific Ocean off the US Western shore, is capable of generating earthquakes larger than magnitude 8 and tsunamis with devastating impacts. New studies identify the most dangerous segment along this fault, spanning Washington's coast from northern Oregon to southern British Columbia. These findings will help assess earthquake and tsunami risks for the Pacific Northwest and potentially redefine building standards.
  • New Discovery: Protist Lacrymaria olor Exhibits Complex Behavior through Origami-like Folds in Cell Membrane

    New Discovery: Protist Lacrymaria olor Exhibits Complex Behavior through Origami-like Folds in Cell Membrane

    Broke On: Thursday, 06 June 2024 Stanford University researchers discovered that the single-celled organism Lacrymaria olor, also known as a free-living ciliate, exhibits complex behavior through origami-like folds in its cell membrane. The organism's long proboscis extends up to 30 times its body length for food search and attacks using microtubules that form an intricate structure. This discovery of 'curved crease origami' or 'Lacrigami' has potential applications in soft-matter engineering and microsurgeries.
  • Chang'e-6: First Successful Transfer of Moon Samples to Orbital Module in Lunar History

    Chang'e-6: First Successful Transfer of Moon Samples to Orbital Module in Lunar History

    Broke On: Thursday, 06 June 2024 On June 6, 2024, China's Chang'e-6 mission made history by transferring moon samples from its lander to an orbital module in lunar orbit for the first time. The lander had previously collected samples on the far side of the moon using a scoop and drill and docked with the orbital module, setting the stage for returning these precious lunar samples back to Earth.
  • Bird Flu Spreads to Dairy Cows: USDA Announces Programs to Aid Farmers and Mitigate Outbreak

    Bird Flu Spreads to Dairy Cows: USDA Announces Programs to Aid Farmers and Mitigate Outbreak

    Broke On: Sunday, 31 December 2023 A new strain of bird flu, H5N1 avian influenza virus, has infected over 90 million chickens and affected dairy cows in the US since late December 2023. The virus has caused low milk production in dairy cattle and significant financial losses for farmers. The Biden administration announced programs to incentivize collaboration with public health efforts and provide financial assistance for biosecurity measures, compensation for losses, and veterinarian costs.