European Science-Media Hub

Interview with Prof Dietram A. Scheufele on the challenges of science communication today

More evidence does not move a skeptical public; often, it makes them sit tighter. Prof Dietram A. Scheufele, an expert in science communication at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, explains why science communication often fails on polarized topics and how AI may worsen the problem. Science communication...

on July 22, 2026 - Articles, Communication

Civic AI: Reconnecting citizens with EU democracy

Videos

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the way societies communicate, organise information and participate in public debate. At the same time, many European citizens still feel disconnected from EU decision-making, often perceiving Brussels as distant, complex and difficult to access. Can digital...

on July 29, 2026
Heatwaves: how can Europe make its cities healthier and be better prepared?

Articles, Environment

Extreme weather events such as heatwaves are no longer merely an environmental concern; they are recognised as a global public health emergency. According to the WHO, approximately 175,000 deaths annually in the European region are linked to extreme heat. As these harmful events become more frequent,...

on July 15, 2026
Shaping the future of open science in Europe: ‘Generative AI is transforming scientific exchange’

Articles, Artificial Intelligence

“Open science represents modern knowledge creation, but also supports evidence-based decision-making,” explains Prof. Dr. Julia Priess-Buchheit, professor at Kiel University with expertise in higher education, research integrity and open science. Open science also affects scientific exchange, that is,...

on July 08, 2026
The future of science journalism: AI, trust and democracy

Videos

Artificial intelligence is transforming the way information is created, distributed and consumed. Newsrooms are experimenting with AI-powered tools, audiences are increasingly exposed to algorithmically curated content, and concerns about misinformation continue to grow. At the same time, public trust...

on July 06, 2026
ESMH Summer School 2026: the human side of AI in science media

Events

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...

on July 01, 2026
2026 ESMH Summer School kicked off

Articles, Events

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...

on June 22, 2026
AI and the future of journalism: Balancing innovation and responsibility

Articles, Artificial Intelligence, Events

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,...

on June 17, 2026
Interview with Dr Maura Hiney on the future of research integrity in Europe

Articles, Research

How can we keep our trust on science in a world where research integrity is increasingly challenged? Experts are discussing different paths to ensure the continued integrity of the scientific process. One of them, Dr. Maura Hiney is an Adjunct Professor at University College Dublin Institute for Discovery...

on June 09, 2026