Florida International University News

FIU News is the official news site of Florida International University (FIU), a public research university in Miami. The site covers various topics related to FIU's academic programs, research initiatives, campus events, and community engagement.

54%

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 article presents a biased perspective by implying that the millennia-old mystery about insects and light at night has been solved by some researchers. The article does not provide any evidence or sources for this claim, nor does it mention other possible explanations or contradictions.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

  • There are no other major contradictions found in the article.
  • The statement 'insects need the sky to discern which way is up' contradicts scientific evidence.

Deceptions

30%

Examples:

  • The article does not provide any links or references for these claims, making it difficult for readers to verify them.
  • The statement 'insects need the sky to discern which way is up' contradicts scientific evidence.

Recent Articles

  • Insects' Navigational Problem: How Artificial Light Aids Orientation in Low-Light Conditions

    Insects' Navigational Problem: How Artificial Light Aids Orientation in Low-Light Conditions

    Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 A new study by researchers from Imperial College London and Costa Rica reveals that insects are attracted to artificial light at night due to a navigational problem when flying in low-light conditions. They use these lights as cues for orientation.