• ESMH Press Review – September 25, 2019

    Media review

    Climate change, plant-based meat and digitization of media: check the ESMH selection of 28 science & tech news published in the last 2 weeks on the web. Pick your favourite from the most popular topics in the mainstream media!

  • Media literacy to counteract misinformation and disinformation: a challenge we should be taking on

    Articles, Disinformation

    Inaccuracy or intentional manipulation: the circulation of false information has become one of the leading problems we are facing in the digital environment. Now watchdogs are fighting back with a range of solutions.

  • ESMH Press Review – September 11, 2019

    Media review

    Deforestation, low-carbon economy and digital democracy: check the ESMH selection of 20 science & tech news published in the last 2 weeks on the web. Pick your favourite from the most popular topics in the mainstream media!

  • EU Project : Blockchain & Society

    EU projects
    Blockchain Society studies the societal impact of blockchain technologies from a law and policy perspective.   They are thinking about questions such as:     How are blockchain applications governed? What internal factors contribute to the success of a blockchain application?   How do different societal...
  • EU Project : EU Blockchain Observatory & Forum

    EU projects
    EU Blockchain Observatory & Forum : The European Union Blockchain Observatory and Forum aims to accelerate blockchain innovation and the development of the blockchain ecosystem within the EU, and so help cement Europe’s position as a global leader in this transformative new technology. This project monitor...
  • EU Project : DECODE

    EU projects
    DECODE is a response to people’s concerns about a loss of control over their personal information on the internet. The ability to access, control and use personal data has become a means by which internet companies can drive profits.   The people who create much of this data have lost control over how...
  • Libra and cryptocurrency challenges for Europe

    Articles, New Technologies

    Facebook’s announcement that it would introduce a cryptocurrency sparked a debate about the added value, security and regulatory aspects of virtual currencies. What lessons can the EU draw ahead of the potential launch of Libra in 2020?

  • The QUEST for better science communication in Europe

    Articles, Communication

    A major new EU research project is mapping the state of science communication through journalism, social media and museums in several European countries. The goal is to inform future efforts based on a better understanding of communicating science, as well as to produce guides on best practice.