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 this a Pro-Science website that does not have any evidence of publishing overtly pseudoscientific information.
Detailed Report
Factual Reporting: HIGH Country: USA World Press Freedom Rank: USA 48/180
History
Founded in 1998, Universe Today is a popular USA-based non commercial space and astronomy news website. The website was founded and created by Frasier Cain.
Funded by / Ownership
Universe Today is owned by Frasier Cain and is funded through a Patreon account with over 820 patrons as of this review.
Analysis / Bias
In review, Universe Today covers space and astronomy news with minimal bias. Most articles are written through research and summaries from other sources. These sources are typically within the pro-science category, though some we have not rated as of yet.
Overall, we rate this a Pro-Science website that does not have any evidence of publishing overtly pseudoscientific information. (D. Van Zandt 11/17/2018)
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