The Science Post – Bias and Credibility

These sources exclusively use humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people’s stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues. Primarily these sources are clear that they are satire and do not attempt to deceive.  See all Satire sources.

Update: This source is no longer online.

• Overall, we rate The Science Post as a Satire website based on properly disclosing their intentions.

Detailed Report

Bias Rating: SATIRE
Factual Reporting: N/A
Country: Canada
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: EXCELLENT
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: N/A

History

Founded in 2016, The Science Post is a satire website with the tagline “Science, Health, Satire.” The website is run anonymously.

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Funded by / Ownership

The Science Post does not disclose ownership and revenue is derived through advertising and donations. We assume they are based in Canada as PayPal donations are solicited in Canadian Dollars.

Analysis / Bias

In review, The Science Post produces satirical news articles on health, science, and politics. A sample article reads COVID-19 officially endorses Donald Trump for President. However, some articles are based on real news stories that then add a satirical twist, such as this New law makes it legal for atheist doctors and nurses to refuse care to religious patients. In general, this is a satire website that clearly labels its intentions.

Overall, we rate The Science Post as a Satire website based on properly disclosing their intentions. (D. Van Zandt 12/5/2016) Updated (01/13/2023)