SciencePost media bias and reliability
SciencePost is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. We have seen it on 12 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is SciencePost biased?
SciencePost is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. An outlet rating describes a broad pattern in its output, not every article it publishes.
Is SciencePost left or right?
SciencePost is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum.
Is SciencePost reliable?
We do not hold a factual-reliability assessment for SciencePost. A political-leaning label would not answer that question on its own, so we do not infer reliability from left, centre or right.
What SciencePost has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with SciencePost’s own report linked underneath.
A study analyzing satellite data from 2002 to 2022 indicates the Great Pacific Garbage Patch has become bluer and greener. Researchers suggest microplastic pollution is a likely cause, though further direct measurements are needed for definitive proof.
SciencePost reported it as79,000 Tons of Plastic in the Pacific: From Space, the Ocean Would Have Changed Color (opens SciencePost in a new tab)
Archaeologists have uncovered evidence in a Siberian tomb suggesting cannabis was used for psychoactive purposes at least 2,800 years ago. This finding potentially predates similar documented use in China by 300 years, though some experts express skepticism.
SciencePost reported it as2,800-Year-Old Grave in Siberia: Archaeologists Found Evidence of an Unexpected Ritual (opens SciencePost in a new tab)
HSBC Group Chief Executive Georges Elhedery stated that investments in alternative logistics routes could make the Strait of Hormuz redundant within five years. The strategic waterway previously handled a fifth of global oil and LNG trade, but regional conflicts have highlighted the risks of dependence.
SciencePost reported it asWe Thought Winter Played Ahead: Météo-France Just Measured in the Pacific a Water that Could Push Our Forecasts by December (opens SciencePost in a new tab)
Major European salmon producers are now feeding their fish with chicken by-products, including bones and organs. This shift is driven by the doubling of traditional fishmeal prices over the past two years, while poultry-based feed costs about half as much.
SciencePost reported it asBy Feeding Her Salmon with Leftover British Chickens, a Norwegian Giant Literally Returns Poultry to English Plates (opens SciencePost in a new tab)
A planet described as a gas giant has been discovered orbiting a white dwarf star approximately 250 light-years away. This 'second-generation' planet is believed to have formed from material expelled by its dying star, offering new insights into planet formation.
SciencePost reported it as151 Dead Stars, Chartreuse Green and Salmon Pink Shades: Astronomers Understand What Has Slipped Into Their Atmosphere (opens SciencePost in a new tab)
NASA's Perseverance rover has set a new record for the farthest distance driven on the surface of another planet, covering 45.22 kilometers (28.1 miles) on Mars. The mission has been extended until the end of 2028.
SciencePost reported it as45.22 Km in 5 and a Half Years: on Mars, a Robot that only Tracks Its Road Just Exceeded the Distance that Its Elder Had Taken Almost 15 Years to Travel (opens SciencePost in a new tab)
Jonathan, a 194-year-old Aldabra giant tortoise, has had his genome sequenced by scientists studying the secrets of his longevity. The research identified genetic changes associated with DNA repair and telomere function, offering potential insights into aging.
SciencePost reported it asReduced to Less than 1,000 by the Hunt, the Giant Turtles of a Seychelles Atoll Were Recounted: Never Was the Same Estimated (opens SciencePost in a new tab)
A new study indicates that dogs, like humans, focus on consonants to identify individual words within spoken language. Researchers compared brain activity in dogs and people, finding that both species rely on consonant sounds to segment speech, suggesting that exposure to language can alter brain function.
SciencePost reported it asWe Stretch the Vowels by Talking to the Dogs Forever, but What Their Brains Hold From Our Sentences Comes From a Completely Different Sound (opens SciencePost in a new tab)
Scientists estimate Mercury's diameter may have shrunk by up to 14 miles (23 kilometers), a figure 30% greater than earlier projections. The planet's hot iron core cooling and contracting is believed to be the cause, tightening its surface.
SciencePost reported it asThe Cliffs that Sweep Mercury Do Not Come From Any Meteorite Impact: the Planet Ratatines on Itself and Has Already Lost 23 Kilometers (opens SciencePost in a new tab)
Apple has launched its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, at its 'Surprise and Shine' event. The company also introduced the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. This marks the first major product launch under new CEO John Ternus.
SciencePost reported it asWhy a Folding Screen Should Not Hold: the Hidden Mechanics of the iPhone Duo (opens SciencePost in a new tab)
Apple CEO John Ternus posted a cryptic video ahead of the company's expected iPhone 18 Pro unveiling. The video appears to hint at a new variable aperture camera feature for the device, which is set to be announced alongside new Apple Watch models.
SciencePost reported it asWhy a Folding Screen Should Not Hold: the Hidden Mechanics of the iPhone Duo (opens SciencePost in a new tab)
The annual Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak between 12 and 13 August 2026, with up to 100 meteors per hour visible. A partial solar eclipse will occur on 12 August, offering a rare dual celestial event. Outlets varied in emphasis on timing, visibility, and the eclipse's coincidence.
SciencePost reported it asWe've Ruined Dozens of Nights because of a Moon that's Too Bright: This Year, It's Gone Right at the Time of the Peak. (opens SciencePost in a new tab)
Scientists at the Arc Institute in California used an AI model named Evo to design 16 new bacteriophages capable of infecting E. coli. The study, published in Science, excluded human pathogen datasets, ensuring the viruses cannot infect people. Experts warn of biosecurity risks despite potential medical applications.
SciencePost reported it asResearchers Have Had Nearly 300 Genomes Written to an AI: 16 Woke up Alive in the Culture Boxes (opens SciencePost in a new tab)
Who says so
No rating organisation we draw on has placed SciencePost. We asked on 11 October 2026.
How reliably it reports fact
A rating of the newsroom in general, by others, and a different thing from the Trust score we publish on each story, which judges one piece of reporting.
We hold no factual-reliability rating for this outlet.
Who owns it
We hold no ownership record for SciencePost.
Where it publishes from
- Publishes from
- France
- Official site
- sciencepost.fr
- Seen publishing on
- sciencepost.fr
- Access
- Free to read
What we have seen ourselves
Counted across the stories this site has published, which is the only denominator a reader can check: every one of them has a page, and every page lists the reports it was written from.
- Stories
- 12
- Reports listed
- 12
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 9 August 2026
12 of those reports were paywalled or blocked to us. Our reading of this outlet is built on the 0 we could open, not on everything it published.
A blindspot is measured against one side of the spectrum. SciencePost has not been placed on the spectrum, so there is no side to count against and we publish no figure here.
Across the 13 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, another outlet was always ahead of SciencePost: its report arrived a median of 2 days after the earliest one we logged.
Measured 8 November 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 8 November 2026. Ratings pulled 11 October 2026.
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