Vaccine Skepticism vs. Public Health
Anti-vaccine activists once asked why vaccinated families should worry about unvaccinated kids. Now some say vaccines block infections they want children to catch, while others claim vaccines spread disease. The contradiction reveals a deeper fight shaping vaccine policy and public health.
AI Literacy Day: Learn, Think, Act
On March 27, 2026, MediaSmarts is launching Canada's inaugural AI Literacy Day to empower Canadians to gain the knowledge and skills needed to use, understand and engage with AI safely, critically and responsibly. #AILiteracyDay
Apple Cider Vinegar Study: Science Says Skepticism Matters
A retracted study on apple cider vinegar and weight loss highlights why extraordinary claims need solid evidence and careful scrutiny.
NASA reshuffles Moon missions
NASA reshuffles Artemis schedule, moving the first crewed lunar landing to Artemis IV while Artemis III tests the lander in Earth orbit, with a 2028 target kept for Artemis IV.
ISS Retirement Reimagined: Go Higher
A bold rethink of the ISS retirement: consider a higher orbit rather than a splashdown, turning a potential loss into a stepping stone for future space capability.
Inflammation as therapy? Not so fast
The idea that injury-related inflammation is inherently therapeutic is questionable and all must be cautious before embracing claims that blur medicine and marketing.
Time to Boost Hubble
Hubble’s altitude drops faster as solar activity climbs, with no approved plan to raise its orbit.
Carbon Toll of Cloud Power
Data centres promise green power while expanding gas-fired capacity, risking higher emissions and climate impact.
Saving the Internet From AI
AI-generated content is flooding the internet — from fake videos to bogus research. Creators and researchers are pushing back, fighting to keep online spaces human, trustworthy, and real.
ISS Retirement Reimagined: Go Higher
A bold rethink of the ISS retirement: consider a higher orbit rather than a splashdown, turning a potential loss into a stepping stone for future space capability.







