Cosmos Magazine

Cosmos Magazine is a quarterly science magazine that aims to inspire curiosity in 'The Science of Everything' and make the world of science accessible to everyone. The magazine covers the latest in science with beautiful pictures, clear explanations of discoveries and breakthroughs, and great writing. It is produced by The Royal Institution of Australia Inc (RiAus), a science communications organisation based in Adelaide, Australia. Cosmos Magazine provides daily science news on their website along with long features, multi-media content, and print magazine content.

92%

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 is known for its high journalistic standards. It strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. It has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

95%

Examples:

  • The articles provided show no clear bias.

Conflicts of Interest

95%

Examples:

  • There are no conflicts of interest detected in the articles provided.

Contradictions

90%

Examples:

  • One article mentions that dark matter may be explained by primordial black holes (PBH), but studies of the cosmic microwave background (CMB) do not reveal any PBH candidates which align with models. Another article contradicts itself when it says that despite strong reasons for expected abundance of PBHs, they have not been seen directly and a model is presented which should explain their absence.

Deceptions

85%

Examples:

  • One article suggests that exercise changes the body at a molecular level but does not mention potential negative effects. Another article implies that the discovery of human remains in a German cave fundamentally changes history and overlaps with Neanderthals' presence.

Recent Articles

  • New Study Provides More Accurate Age Estimate for Ancient Kyrenia Shipwreck, Revealing Insights into Mediterranean Trade during Greek and Late Antique Times

    New Study Provides More Accurate Age Estimate for Ancient Kyrenia Shipwreck, Revealing Insights into Mediterranean Trade during Greek and Late Antique Times

    Broke On: Wednesday, 26 June 2024 Researchers have revised the sinking date of the ancient Kyrenia shipwreck, discovered off Cyprus in 1965, to around 280 BCE using updated radiocarbon dating and a new PEG cleaning method. This discovery offers valuable insights into maritime trade during Greek and Late Antique times.
  • New Study: Unnatural Greenhouse Gases on Exoplanets Could Be Signs of Alien Civilizations Terraforming Worlds

    New Study: Unnatural Greenhouse Gases on Exoplanets Could Be Signs of Alien Civilizations Terraforming Worlds

    Broke On: Wednesday, 26 June 2024 A new study identifies specific artificial greenhouse gases as potential signs of alien civilizations terraforming exoplanets. These gases, including fluorinated methane, ethane, and propane, as well as nitrogen-fluorine or sulfur-fluorine gases, are effective with long lifetimes in Earth-like atmospheres and could be detectable using advanced telescopes. The findings offer a new tool for the search for extraterrestrial intelligence.
  • New Study Suggests Primordial Black Holes May Have Formed Color-Charged Counterparts

    New Study Suggests Primordial Black Holes May Have Formed Color-Charged Counterparts

    Broke On: Thursday, 06 June 2024 MIT and University of Tokyo physicists propose that primordial black holes, which could explain dark matter, may have formed color-charged counterparts. These exotic black holes could leave observable signatures in the cosmic abundance of elements.
  • Study Uncovers Molecular Changes in Multiple Organs from Rats During Exercise Training

    Study Uncovers Molecular Changes in Multiple Organs from Rats During Exercise Training

    Broke On: Wednesday, 01 May 2024 In a groundbreaking study, researchers uncovered molecular changes in various organs of rats after eight weeks of endurance training. The most significant alterations occurred in the adrenal gland, with sex-specific differences in immune signalling molecules and proteins also detected in the liver.
  • Unparalleled Cosmic Discoveries: The University of Tokyo Atacama Observatory Begins Operations at the World's Highest Altitude

    Unparalleled Cosmic Discoveries: The University of Tokyo Atacama Observatory Begins Operations at the World's Highest Altitude

    Broke On: Tuesday, 30 April 2024 The University of Tokyo Atacama Observatory (TAO), the world's highest astronomical observatory at 5,640 meters on Cerro Chajnantor in Chile, has begun operations. Its unique location offers exceptional clarity for cosmic studies due to minimal water vapor and a dry environment. Despite challenges during construction, including safety measures for workers and astronomers at high altitude, TAO's 6.5m infrared-optimized mirror will contribute to research on galaxy evolution, supermassive black holes, and planet formation.
  • Homo sapiens' Arrival in Europe 45,000 Years Ago: Middle to Upper Palaeolithic Transition and Technocomplexes

    Homo sapiens' Arrival in Europe 45,000 Years Ago: Middle to Upper Palaeolithic Transition and Technocomplexes

    Broke On: Saturday, 03 February 2024 Homo sapiens reached Europe's higher latitudes 45,000 years ago. This was marked by the disappearance of Neanderthals and local hybridization with Homo sapiens. Archaeological evidence shows several technocomplexes during this period.

  • Ancient Stars May Have Produced Elements Heavier Than Any Found on Earth

    Broke On: Friday, 01 December 2023 Ancient stars may have had the ability to produce elements with atomic masses greater than 260. These elements are much heavier than any element found naturally on Earth, including uranium. The heaviest elements are known to be created in neutron stars via a process known as rapid neutron capture, or the 'r-process'. The study was conducted by scientists from North Carolina State University.

  • Ancient Mosquito Fossils Suggest Males Also Fed on Blood, Challenging Evolutionary Understanding

    Broke On: Friday, 01 December 2023 The oldest known mosquito fossils have been discovered in Lebanese amber, dating back to the early-Cretaceous period. The fossils are of a new species called Libanoculex intermedius. The male mosquitoes had piercing-sucking mouthparts, suggesting they likely fed on blood. This discovery challenges the belief that only female mosquitoes are bloodsuckers.