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Artificial intelligence and research, car colours and the environment, EU funding, heatwaves and ageing, and more: check out the ESMH selection of 22 science and tech news items published recently on the web

Science journalists can sometimes take on the role of watchdogs, exposing issues in and with science itself. To shed light on the importance of this and the challenges this type of journalism is facing, we spoke with Dr Alice Fleerackers.   Dr Fleerackers is Assistant Professor of Journalism and Civic...

The space economy is a rapidly developing sector projected to grow at an average annual rate of 9%, reaching over 1.5 trillion euros by 2035. However, to ensure the long-term sustainability of space activities, it is essential to address their environmental impact on Earth and beyond, from atmospheric...

Europe stands at a pivotal moment for global research and innovation. As international competition intensifies and technological sovereignty becomes ever more crucial, the European Union faces the dual challenge of maintaining scientific excellence while enhancing its strategic autonomy and global competitiveness....

As Europe faces overlapping challenges - from public health threats to biodiversity loss and environmental degradation - the need for integrated, evidence-based policymaking has never been clearer. The ‘One Health’ concept, which recognises the interconnection between human, animal and environmental...

Science journalism is undergoing a profound transformation in the digital era. While new technologies offer exciting possibilities to reach wider audiences, they also come with drawbacks- from spreading disinformation and polarising the public opinion, to eroding trust in science. These challenges have...

From 24 -26 June 2025, young journalists from across Europe came together at the European Parliament in Brussels for the European Science-Media Hub (ESMH) Summer School “Science Communication in the Digital Age”. Over the course of three days, participants engaged in expert panels, seminars, and hands-on...

Young journalists from across Europe gathered in the European Parliament in Brussels on 24-26 June 2025 for the European Science-Media Hub (ESMH) Summer School on ‘Science communication in the digital age’: three days of workshops, seminars and panels with experienced science journalists and experts...