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ESMH Summer School 2026: the human side of AI in science media

Four days, six interactive sessions, fifty science communicators from nineteen Member States: the 2026 European Science-Media Hub (ESMH) Summer School set the stage to discuss the use of artificial intelligence and ethics in science journalism. The 2026 ESMH Summer School took place at the European Parliament in Brussels from 22 to 25 June 2026. Young ...

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2026 ESMH Summer School kicked off

From 22 to 25 June 2026, the European Science-Media Hub (ESMH) of the European Parliament hosted its sixth Summer School for young science journalists and content creators in Brussels. The 2026 ESMH Summer School focused on science communication in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). It explored the transformative role of AI in journalism and ...

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AI and the future of journalism: Balancing innovation and responsibility

The advent of generative artificial intelligence (AI) is already transforming society across a wide range of sectors and journalism is no exception. The challenge is twofold: AI can both support and disrupt journalistic work, acting at once as a powerful tool and a potential competitor. At the same time, journalists carry the responsibility of helping ...

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ESMH Summer School 2026: Science Communication in the age of Artificial Intelligence

On 22-25 June 2026, the European Science-Media Hub (ESMH) of the European Parliament held its sixth Summer School for young science journalists and content creators in Brussels, following a call for application published earlier this year. The 2026 ESMH Summer School focused on science communication in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). It explored the ...

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Can digital tools revive European democracy? Interview with Bjørn Bedsted

Online discussion platforms, digital deliberation tools, and - more recently – tools using artificial intelligence are increasingly being explored as ways to involve citizens more directly in policymaking processes. But can technology truly improve democratic participation? And what risks come with handing more of these processes over to algorithms and digital platforms? The European Parliament’s ...

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Parasites: often overlooked but important for biomedical research

European biomedical researchers show a rising interest towards parasites, often regarded as natural oddities in the past but now recognised as vital parts of natural ecosystems, in addition to having a sizable impact on human health worldwide. Parasites are an incredibly diverse and broad group of organisms, comprising plants, animals and microscopic beings alike. Their ...

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‘The EU needs to be better prepared for new and emerging plant pests’

Plant pests can have severe consequences for the economy, environment and food security, as was seen with a bacterial pathogen that has already killed millions of olive tress across Southern Europe. Experts Sarah Hackfort and Chiel Scholten (Technolopis Group, Germany and The Netherlands) wrote a study for the European Parliament’s Panel for the Future of ...

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Is banning children from social media ‘the’ answer?

For many parents and policymakers alike, banning children from social media feels like the responsible thing to do in the fight against issues such as anxiety, sleep problems and screen addiction. But researchers warn that a social media ban alone cannot address the full spectrum of risks that children face online. Effective protection requires a ...

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