US Department of Energy – Office of Science – Bias and Credibility

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 The Office of Science Pro-Science as far as the administration that directs them. We can find no evidence of failed fact checks.

Detailed Report

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

History

The Office of Science is a Program Office within the Department of Energy. The Office of Science is led by a Presidentially nominated, Senate-confirmed Director and three senior careers federal Deputy Directors.

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Funded by / Ownership

The Office of Science is a United States Department of Energy (DOE) component.

Analysis / Bias

The Office of Science covers science news and the work of research and development through the US Department of Energy. The bias of the agency varies from administration to administration. For Example, under the Biden Administration, they promote pro-climate science information such as this Powering a clean, electrified future: Burak Ozpineci. During the previous administration, they promoted the pro-fossil fuel agenda.

Failed Fact Checks

• None in the Last 5 years

Overall, we rate The Office of Science Pro-Science as far as the administration that directs them. We can find no evidence of failed fact checks. (D. Van Zandt 1/8/2018) Updated
(11/17/2022)

Source: https://www.ornl.gov/