Mirage News

Mirage News is an independent, real-time media platform based in Wollongong, Australia. The site provides live coverage of newsworthy developments firsthand from primary and authoritative sources including international organizations, governments, peak bodies, leading universities, scientific journals, and research organizations. Stories are posted daily with a focus on the public interest, science, technology, health, environment, government releases to deliver the news as it is with no comment or interpretation. The site adheres to the fundamental tenets of ethical journalism and aims to provide free access to diverse stories reflecting the pulse of developments anywhere, anytime across Australia and countries of interest for the Australian community.

80%

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

75%

Examples:

  • The website has a slight bias towards interventions, as seen in the statement:

Conflicts of Interest

85%

Examples:

  • The climate summit leader should be focused on advancing climate solutions impartially, not backroom deals that are fuelling the crisis. This is exactly the kind of conflict of interest we feared when the CEO of an oil company was appointed to the role.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The lack of methane in WASP-107 b’s atmosphere indicates a hotter interior and a more massive core than assumed.
  • Tidal heating caused by the planet’s slightly non-circular orbit is thought to be responsible for WASP-107 b’s inflation.

Deceptions

80%

Examples:

  • The statement “Nearly 500 adults who had obesity’s not true. The article does not provide any information about the weight status of other participants in the study.

Recent Articles

  • NASA's OSIRIS-REx Discovers Water-Rich Mineral on Asteroid Bennu, Challenging Our Understanding of Asteroid Formation

    NASA's OSIRIS-REx Discovers Water-Rich Mineral on Asteroid Bennu, Challenging Our Understanding of Asteroid Formation

    Broke On: Wednesday, 26 June 2024 NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission uncovers unexpected magnesium-sodium phosphate in asteroid Bennu's sample, suggesting a wet past and challenging our understanding of asteroid formation. This mineral discovery adds to the evidence that Bennu, rich in carbon, nitrogen, and organic compounds essential for life on Earth, may have originated from a water-rich world.
  • PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Prevalence Surges Among US College Students: A 5-Year Study (2017-2022)

    PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Prevalence Surges Among US College Students: A 5-Year Study (2017-2022)

    Broke On: Thursday, 30 May 2024 From 2017 to 2022, the prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and acute stress disorder (ASD) among US college students significantly increased, with PTSD rising from 3.4% to 7.5% and ASD increasing by 0.5 percentage points. This trend is concerning as both disorders can severely impact academic and social functioning, necessitating targeted prevention and intervention strategies.
  • Mystery of Puffy Exoplanet WASP-107b Solved: New Discoveries from JWST and Hubble Reveal Hotter Interior and More Massive Core

    Mystery of Puffy Exoplanet WASP-107b Solved: New Discoveries from JWST and Hubble Reveal Hotter Interior and More Massive Core

    Broke On: Tuesday, 21 May 2024 Scientists, using data from NASA's JWST and Hubble Space Telescope, reveal new insights into the puffy nature of exoplanet WASP-107b. The discovery of a scarcity of methane in its atmosphere indicates a hotter interior and more massive core. Advanced spectroscopic techniques detect carbon-, oxygen-, nitrogen- and sulfur-bearing molecules for the first time in a transiting exoplanet, shedding light on its composition. The high temperature is attributed to tidal heating from its slightly elliptical orbit around its host star.
  • Gene Therapy Restores Function in Organoids for Timothy Syndrome: A 90-Day Study

    Gene Therapy Restores Function in Organoids for Timothy Syndrome: A 90-Day Study

    Broke On: Thursday, 25 April 2024 Researchers at Stanford University use gene therapy with antisense oligonucleotides to restore normal cellular function in organoids from Timothy syndrome patients, demonstrating potential for new treatment approaches. Findings could benefit those affected by this rare genetic disorder that impacts multiple systems.
  • Engaging in Cognitively Demanding Work: A Protective Factor Against Cognitive Decline in Old Age (Based on Two Studies)

    Engaging in Cognitively Demanding Work: A Protective Factor Against Cognitive Decline in Old Age (Based on Two Studies)

    Broke On: Wednesday, 17 April 2024 Two studies reveal that engaging in intellectually stimulating work throughout life can lower the risk of cognitive decline, with participants in high cognitive demand jobs showing 15 percentage points less mild cognitive impairment compared to those in low demand roles.
  • Childhood Adversity Linked to Psychiatric and Cognitive Decline, Study Finds

    Childhood Adversity Linked to Psychiatric and Cognitive Decline, Study Finds

    Broke On: Thursday, 07 March 2024 A study by Dr. SangNam Ahn from Saint Louis University found that childhood adversity is linked to later psychiatric and cognitive decline, while adult adversities are associated with both psychiatric disorders and cognitive deterioration. The research also revealed the protective role of education in mitigating the negative impacts of childhood adversity on mental health outcomes.
  • Tirzepatide Lowers Blood Pressure in Adults with Obesity: Study Findings

    Tirzepatide Lowers Blood Pressure in Adults with Obesity: Study Findings

    Broke On: Monday, 05 February 2024 A new study found that the weight loss medication tirzepatide significantly lowered blood pressure in adults with obesity who took it for 36 weeks. Participants taking 5 mg of tirzepatide had an average systolic blood pressure reduction of 7.4 mm Hg, while those taking 10 mg and 15 mg had reductions of respectively.

  • COP28 President Accused of Planning to Push Fossil Fuel Deals

    Broke On: Monday, 27 November 2023 Sultan Al Jaber, the president of COP28, is accused of planning to use his position to push fossil fuel deals. Al Jaber is also the CEO of the world's sixth-largest oil company, the state-owned Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc). The leaked document suggests that the UAE is using its position as the host of the COP28 climate talks to lobby for oil and gas deals globally.

  • Ultra-High-Energy Cosmic Ray Detected Beyond Milky Way

    Broke On: Friday, 24 November 2023 The Amaterasu particle has an energy exceeding 240 exa-electron volts (EeV), millions of times more than particles achieve at the Large Hadron Collider. Unlike low-energy cosmic rays, which typically originate from the sun, high-energy cosmic rays such as the Amaterasu particle are thought to come from other galaxies and extragalactic sources.

  • Astrological Forecast for November 24, 2023: Balancing Sagittarius Energy and Saturn's Discipline

    Broke On: Thursday, 23 November 2023 The Sun's transition into Sagittarius, Saturn's square, and the approaching Gemini Full Moon are expected to influence all zodiac signs on November 24, 2023. Astrologers advise balancing the expansive energy of Sagittarius with the disciplined influence of Saturn. Personal agency is emphasized as a key factor in shaping one's destiny during this period. Astrological predictions should be taken as general guidance, with consultation from a qualified expert recommended for significant decisions.