In the Arctic, Drones Help Identify Deadly Virus in Whales
The New York Times • 1/2/2026 – 1/3/2026
Summary
Scientists used drones to take samples from whale blow in the Arctic. This research identified possible disease risks for marine mammals in northern seas.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
58d
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
1369
Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^1369/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^1369/48 = 0.000000) reduced it below 0.5
Score BreakdownRisk 35
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 58 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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