QUESTIONABLE SOURCE
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- Overall, we rate The Science Times Questionable due to the use of poor sources, a complete lack of transparency, and failed fact checks.
Detailed Report
Reasoning: Poor Sourcing, Lack of Transparency, Failed Fact Checks
Bias Rating: RIGHT-CENTER
Factual Reporting: MIXED
Country: USA
Press Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: LOW CREDIBILITY
History
Founded in 2014, The Science Times is a website that publishes news on scientific research and technology in a variety of fields. According to their about page, “We provide credible news & info., in-depth reference material about diverse subjects that matter to everyone. We are a source for original and timely science and research information and breaking news in the various fields we represent.”
The website lacks transparency as they do not openly disclose ownership or editors and infrequently names authors or provides bios.
Read our profile on the United States government and media.
Funded by / Ownership
The Science Times does not openly state ownership; however, their Privacy Policy page states The Science Times Company owns them. A search for this company does not produce results. Revenue is derived through advertisements.
Analysis / Bias
In review, The Science Times publishes news and information related to science in medicine, space, AI, and the environment. Articles and headlines do not use loaded language such as this COVID-19: Children Might Carry Up to 100 Times More Viral Genetic Material Than Adults. This story is sourced to JAMA Pediatrics. In fact, most articles on the website are sourced from credible scientific journals and research studies such as The Lancet, CDC, and the National Academy of Sciences.
While most information is credible science, they also occasionally run sensational stories like this: An Unknown 15-Foot Creature Washed up on Merseyside, UK Beach. This story is sourced to the Questionable Daily Mail, which frequently publishes false and misleading information.
Further, they have also published misinformation regarding the Coronavirus. The Science Times is not a credible pro-science source as they lack transparency, occasionally utilize poor sources, and have failed fact checks.
Failed Fact Checks
- “New evidence shows wearing face mask can help coronavirus enter the brain and pose more health risk, warn expert” – Unsupported
- Did a scientific study conclude that women with “big butts” have smarter children? – False
Overall, we rate The Science Times Questionable due to the use of poor sources, a complete lack of transparency, and failed fact checks. (D. Van Zandt 8/2/2020) Updated (0615/2022)
Source: https://www.sciencetimes.com/
Last Updated on July 1, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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