New Scientist - Bias and Credibility

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 New Scientist Pro-Science and High for factual reporting due to strong sourcing and a clean fact-check record.

Detailed Report

Bias Rating: PRO-SCIENCE (-0.5)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (0.5)
Country: United Kingdom
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Magazine
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY

History

New Scientist is a UK-based weekly English-language international science magazine, founded in 1956. Since 1996 it has run a website dedicated to science news and discovery.

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Funded by / Ownership

The magazine and website are owned by the Daily Mail General Trust. Revenue is generated through subscriptions, newsstand sales, and advertising.

Analysis / Bias

In review, the magazine and website cover news, features, reviews, and commentary on science, technology, and their implications. Information is presented with moderately loaded headlines such as this: The north pole is moving and if it flips, life on Earth is in trouble. This story, like all others on the website, is properly sourced from credible media outlets and scientific journals.

Failed Fact Checks

None in the Last 5 years

Overall, we rate New Scientist Pro-Science and High for factual reporting due to strong sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 8/20/2016) Updated (11/27/2024)

Source: https://www.newscientist.com/

Last Updated on November 27, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check