European Science-Media Hub

Living materials that can heal themselves - and maybe the planet too

Materials that can grow, adapt, sense, and repair themselves, much like living tissue: however futuristic this might sound, ‘living materials’ are already a reality, and the EU is positioning itself at the forefront of this rapidly evolving field. ‘Engineered living materials’ (ELMs) are composed, either...

on September 09, 2026 - Articles, New Technologies

STOA study : Automated tackling of disinformation

STOA studies

This study maps and analyses current and future threats from online misinformation, alongside currently adopted socio-technical and legal approaches. The challenges of evaluating their effectiveness and practical adoption are also discussed. Drawing on and complementing existing literature, the study...

on March 20, 2019
The promise and limitations of technological solutions to disinformation

Articles, Disinformation, Artificial Intelligence

How useful can machine-learning be in dealing with vectors of disinformation such as deep fakes or bots, and what are the implications of AI-powered fact-checking and deprioritising systems for media pluralism and freedom of expression?

on March 20, 2019
ESMH Press Review – March 13, 2019

Media review

Junk, food, digital assistants in the workplace, technology & social polarization : check ESMH selection of 23 science & tech news published in the last 2 weeks on the web. Pick your favourite from the most popular topics in the mainstream media !

on March 13, 2019
EU Project : COMPROP

EU projects

COMPROP objectives are to advance a) rigorous social and computer science on bot use, b) critical theory on digital manipulation and political outcomes, c) our understanding of how social media propaganda impacts social movement organization and vitality. This project is aimed to innovate through i)...

on March 06, 2019
Towards a democratically upgraded Artificial Intelligence

Articles, Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence challenges democracies but democratic institutions, especially in the EU, are not mere bystanders and are in the process of supporting AI and providing a legal framing, through education and regulation.

on March 06, 2019
ESMH : Tackling misinformation in science

Videos

How scientists, policymakers and journalists could work better together in order to tackle misinformation and provide evidence-based science information for people?

on March 05, 2019
ESMH Press Review - February 27, 2019

Media review

Lab-grown meat, alternative fuels, GMO labels and pseudo-science : check the latest ESMH selection of 17 science and tech news published in the last 2 weeks on the web. Pick your favourite from the most popular topics in the mainstream media!

on February 27, 2019
ESMH workshop: Tackling mis/disinformation in Science Feb. 6-8, 2019

Past Events

Scientists & journalists discussed about disinformation & the need to ensure better circulation of sound scientific information at the ESMH workshop .

on February 21, 2019