Friday, March 14, 2025

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Good science means considering ALL of the science

Good science means considering ALL of the science
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I wrote recently about scientists as advocates, using their positions of knowledge and authority to promote political and societal views. We can never have enough technical knowledge to inform important societal debates, but there are many other important things to consider. In other words, good...
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BIG Wrap

U.S. team headed to Moscow for Ukraine talks as Putin visits Kursk

(BBC News) US officials are headed to Russia to discuss a potential ceasefire in Ukraine, according to President Donald Trump. The news comes after Ukrainian...

Trump says he will impose 50% tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminium

(Al Jazeera Media Network) US President Donald Trump has announced he will double planned tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminium imports to 50 percent,...

BIG Exclusives

Sorry to break it to you – there is no such thing as (energy) miracles

Sorry to break it to you – there is no such...

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I recently stumbled upon a surprising headline for a LinkedIn post that has sparked considerable engagement for its “Clean Energy Strategist” author: “Engineers Just Solved...
Missing the forest for the fury – how the media and medical communities misrepresented COVID-19 report

Missing the forest for the fury – how the media and...

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On January 24, the Government of Alberta released a report reviewing the Canadian province’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.The document, which contained over 30...
Disproportionate tariff threats are more than mere bluster

Disproportionate tariff threats are more than mere bluster

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In the book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, author Stephen R. Covey emphasizes the importance of truly listening to others to understand...

BIG Chuckle

TRUMP – advice on how to manage this meddlesome mental malady

As I earned my Bachelor of Arts at the University of Calgary in the Canadian province of Alberta, I majored in basketball and volleyball...

It’s time to play DIDJAKNOW – a fun-filled game for (almost) the whole family!

OK everyone, let's play a game called "DIDJAKNOW"! It's fun for almost the entire family and the ideal Christmas gift for naive family members and...

BIG Mouth (Opinion)
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Canadians are failing an important psychology test

Last Saturday, I was excited to watch Team Canada take on the United States in a hockey matchup that I contend featured the most...

BIG Media celebrates 4th birthday by opening package of editorial highlights

To mark BIG Media Ltd.'s fourth birthday today, I highlight some of the incredible work produced by our all-star editorial team. This list represents just...

Criticized for my criticism, I invite your critique

A lot of people – including some close to me – have recommended that I be softer in my approach to illustrating the differences...

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