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Science & Health · Space · 2 outlets (L 0 · C 1 · R 0 · 1 not rated)

Meteorite found in Sahara Desert identified as piece of Mars

A meteorite found in the Sahara Desert has been determined to be a piece of Mars.⁠[1, 2]

Covered by CBS News and Ars Technica

Read first Meteorite found in the Sahara Desert turns out to be piece of Mars · CBS News

How balanced is this coverage?

Of the 1 rated outlet that covered it, 0 are left of center, 1 is center and 0 are right of center. 1 more is not rated.

Too few left- or right-leaning outlets to compare: 0 of 42 left-leaning, 1 of 33 center and 0 of 38 right-leaning outlets covered it.

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CBS News · Center · −0.14
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  • Leans left: none.
  • Center: CBS News (−0.14).
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  • Right: none.

Not rated Ars Technica. Not placed: they have no lean score.

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    Center

    1. 1 CBS News · Center · Oct 30, 11:09 a.m. ETMeteorite found in the Sahara Desert turns out to be piece of Mars

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      1. 2 Ars Technica · Not rated · Oct 30, 2:13 p.m. ETRare meteorite from Mars gives us a view into its ancient crust
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