Quanta Magazine - 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 Quanta Magazine a low-biased Pro-Science source that is Very High in factual reporting.

Detailed Report

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

History

Founded in 2012, Quanta Magazine (QM) is a hard science news site founded by the Simons Foundation and focused on recent advances in physics, mathematics, biology, and computer science. As their About page states, “Illuminating basic science and math research through public service journalism.”

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Funded by / Ownership

The Simons Foundation owns and publishes Quanta Magazine. Advertising and an online store generate revenue.

Analysis / Bias

Quanta Magazine takes complex subjects and presents them so that laypeople can understand without simplifying the subject matter or sacrificing the basic content. The articles on QM are well written, factual, well-sourced, and authored by experts in their respective fields. Headlines are presented with minimal bias and explain the content of the articles, such as this Turing Patterns Turn Up in a Tiny Crystal.

Editorially, they rarely publish anything political and stick to science.