Thursday, February 26, 2026

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Is there a joker in that house of cards? How to check for misinformation in science

Is there a joker in that house of cards? How to check for misinformation in science
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In my previous article, “How to recognize when science becomes selective”, I shared strategies and tools to help evaluate if information is factual, false, or misleading. Here, I explore the application of critical thinking to evaluate a real-world example that I found on social media,...
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BIG Wrap

Japan’s plan to install missiles near Taiwan within five years fuels tensions with China?

(Al Jazeera Media Network) Japan’s plans to deploy missiles on its westernmost island, close to Taiwan, within five years will add to the growing...

Cuban government says four killed in gunfire exchange with Florida speedboat

(New York Times) The Cuban government said it exchanged gunfire with a Florida-based speedboat that had entered its territorial waters Wednesday, killing at least...

BIG Exclusives

From fields to forests – the promise and perils of Roundup's reign

From fields to forests – the promise and perils of Roundup’s...

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(First published October 6, 2025) Picture a vast wheat field under a clear sky, where a farmer in a tractor cabin releases from a large...
Open source vs closed – who controls the future of AI?

Open source vs closed – who controls the future of AI?

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Artificial intelligence is no longer defined primarily by benchmark scores or parameter counts. It is defined by control. The question that now matters most is...

The Great White Shell Game – Antarctica’s frozen water supply is...

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Here is the standard recipe for presenting Antarctic ice data to corporate and funding clients: Show them the "photogenic edges”. Open with high-definition footage...

BIG Chuckle

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Sometimes I surprise myself. Amazing, completely original ideas just pop into my head ... often as I am in what I call Prime Innovation Zone,...

It is time to face what I have done to your face

I may not be an accredited plastic surgeon, but I have done a LOT of work on your face in recent years – and...

BIG Mouth (Opinion)
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Yes, powerful people can be held accountable for their evil actions

What a breath of fresh air the last week has been. For those who have suggested that the good fight is futile and that the...

Galloping into the Year of the Fire Horse

Xīnnián kuàilè! (pronounced shin-nyen kwai-luh) Since switching BIG Media's editorial focus from North America-centric to global, we have attracted a lot of readers in China. So, it...

Community is critical in fighting off dark future

Most of us are having difficulty determining what online content is real and what is generated by artificial intelligence. Most of us are having difficulty...

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