Sciencing

LEFT-CENTER BIAS

These media sources have a slight to moderate liberal bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appeals to emotion or stereotypes) to favor liberal causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information but may require further investigation. See all Left-Center sources.

Overall, we rate Sciencing Left-Center biased based on pro-science story selection and wording that moderately favors the left. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record.

Detailed Report

Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
Press Freedom Rank: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY

History

Founded in 2006 (domain registration), Sciencing is a website that publishes science information and educational information and news.

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Funded by / Ownership

The website is owned by Leaf Group Ltd., which owns other online brands such as E-How and Livestrong. Revenue is generated through advertising.

Analysis / Bias

In review, Sciencing breaks information into the following categories: Science, Math, Projects, and News. Under the science category, there are multiple topics to choose from, such as Thermodynamics. Clicking on the Thermodynamics link will produce educational information such as this: How to Calculate the Amount of Heat Released. Under the math projects category, you will find math solutions such as this: How to Calculate the Ratio Between Two Numbers. Under projects, you will find educational projects for students broken down by grade level: Easy Science Fair Project Ideas for a 6th Grader. So far, this is looking like a pro-science source until we explore the News category.

Under the news tab, there is science-related news that is indeed pro-science as it supports the consensus on disciplines such as GMOs, Vaccines, and Climate Change. Although they report news factually and with proper sourcing, there is a left-leaning bias in story selection and wording that sometimes is emotional.

While these three stories above are true and properly sourced, the wording is not neutral as expected of a pure pro-science source; therefore, we rate Sciencing Left-Center biased.

Failed Fact Checks

None in the Last 5 years

Overall, we rate Sciencing Left-Center biased based on pro-science story selection and wording that moderately favors the left. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 11/25/2019) Updated (09/06/2022)

Source: https://sciencing.com/

Last Updated on September 6, 2022 by Media Bias Fact Check

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