[Junior]

Don't be a snot. Popular articles on science need not be peer reviewed, though they should be based upon peer-reviewed works. This allows those who are interested to verify the claims made in the article. "Peer-reviewed" means the claims in the paper have been tested by qualified individuals who have reproduced the results and thus vouch for the veracity of the paper.

One of the reasons it would be nice to have a link or reference to the paper the popular article is based upon would be check the veracity of any quotes from that paper. Certain groups have shown a proclivity for taking scientific quotes out of context in an effort to bolster those groups' positions.

Of course, when one's position is not supported by the data, it is always best to "attack the messenger" -- in this case the peer-review process.

[PatrickHenry]

Rule 3.
When the science is against you but only your opponent knows this, stay the course and keep repeating your talking points.

Rule 4.
When the science is against you and everyone in the room seems to know it, your best bet is to rant and rave and change the subject.

-- Creationoid Handbook

[Heartlander]

What is your beef? Scroll down to the bottom of the paper and look at the sixty-some-odd references.