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Rare earth elements explained – why these 17 minerals matter for energy, tech, and security

Rare earth elements explained – why these 17 minerals matter for energy, tech, and security
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(First published on November 21, 2025) (Part 1 of 2) Key takeaways Rare earth elements (REE) are not geologically rare, but commercially viable deposits are – making economic extraction difficult and highly concentrated. China dominates the REE value chain, producing 68% of global output and controlling...
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BIG Wrap

Mass robotaxi malfunction halts traffic in Chinese city

(BBC News) A mass robotaxi outage in the Chinese city of Wuhan caused at least 100 self-driving cars to stop mid-traffic, sparking renewed debate...

Burundi says at least 13 killed, dozens injured in military base blast

(Al Jazeera Media Network) Burundi’s army says that at least 13 civilians have been killed and 57 others were wounded when ammunition exploded due...

BIG Exclusives

How to recognize when science becomes selective

How to recognize when science becomes selective

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(First published on February 17, 2026) We live in an increasingly noisy world in which news and information bombard us night and day. Trying to...
Mineral hunger of the cloud – how data centres are reshaping global mining

Mineral hunger of the cloud – how data centres are reshaping...

Kaase Gbakon - 0
  (First published on January 27, 2026) Key takeaways Data centres are not just energy intensive; they are mineral intensive, requiring 60-75 tonnes of metals per megawatt...
Summary of 21st century's third decade to date – you have been subjected to a LOT of lies

Summary of 21st century’s third decade to date – you have...

Rob Driscoll - 0
It is time to take stock of what to date has been a mind-blowing third decade of the 21st century. A lot of you are...
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BIG Chuckle

Step aside Donald – I am gunning for the Nobel Peace Prize

With the United States having initiated military conflict with numerous nations in recent months, I think it is safe to say that Donald Trump...

Fight boredom and misinformation by joining at a 99.999% discount on my billion-dollar seats!

Sometimes I surprise myself. Amazing, completely original ideas just pop into my head ... often as I am in what I call Prime Innovation Zone,...
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Yes, powerful people can be held accountable for their evil actions

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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...
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Galloping into the Year of the Fire Horse

Rob Driscoll -
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...
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Community is critical in fighting off dark future

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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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