EurekaAlert – Bias and Credibility

Eureka Alert - Pro Science - Credible - Not Biased

Factual Reporting: Very High - Credible - Reliable


PRO-SCIENCE

These sources consist of legitimate science or are evidence based through the use of credible scientific sourcing.  Legitimate science follows the scientific method, is unbiased, and does not use emotional words.  These sources also respect the consensus of experts in the given scientific field and strive to publish peer-reviewed science. Some sources in this category may have a slight political bias but adhere to scientific principles. See all Pro-Science sources.

  • Overall, we rate EurekaAlert Pro-Science based on the direct publication of studies and research from the original source.

Detailed Report

Bias Rating: PRO-SCIENCE
Factual Reporting: VERY HIGH
Country: USA
Press Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY

History

Founded in 1996, EurekaAlert is a website that covers all areas of science, medicine, and technology. Eurekalert! Provides news in English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Japanese, and Chinese.

Read our profile on the United States government and media.

Funded by / Ownership

EurekaAlert is published by the Pro-Science American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), which is a nonprofit science organization that is funded through donations and membership fees.

Analysis / Bias

In review, EurekaAlert primarily publishes news releases from universities and research organizations, such as this from the University of Michigan: Heart attack patients with mild cognitive impairment get fewer treatments. In general, all information published is classified as Pro-Science by our standards.



Failed Fact Checks

  • None in the Last 5 years

Overall, we rate EurekaAlert Pro-Science based on the direct publication of studies and research from the original source. (D. VanZandt 8/25/2019) Updated (10/03/2022)

Source: https://www.eurekalert.org

Last Updated on May 24, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check


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