Modern Planet aims to make careful, readable work about materials, making, objects, repair, and shared spaces. We distinguish explanation from opinion and avoid making certainty out of a thin description.
Accuracy and context
We check factual statements against appropriate sources and take care with technical terms, measurements, and claims about how materials or designs behave. An article should give enough context for readers to understand where a point applies and where it may not. We do not claim research, first-hand testing, or expertise that an article does not actually contain.
Independence and labels
Editorial decisions are made for reader interest and clarity. Payment or other material support does not buy favourable coverage. Sponsored articles, partner material, and paid placements are clearly labelled so readers can tell what they are looking at. Partner material does not determine the conclusions of independent editorial work.
Corrections and updates
If you spot an error, contact us with the article subject and the detail that needs attention. We review correction requests, check the underlying information, and amend work when warranted. Significant corrections are identified in the article; minor edits for spelling or clarity may not receive a separate notice.
Illustrations
Some illustrations may be AI-generated. Where relevant, they are labelled as illustrations and should not be read as documentary photographs or proof of a particular object, place, or process.