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

European responses to the corona crisis - Part 15

Other

During the Coronavirus crises, the European Science-Media Hub is collecting and publishing a regular update of the most relevant releases provided by EU institutions and other European and global actors. 🆕 Last Update : 24 September 2021

on August 19, 2021
Art-ificial or Art-istic Intelligence?

Articles, Artificial Intelligence

Computers are already learning how to compose music, write novels and draw like Picasso. But is AI capable of creating art on its own?

on August 11, 2021
ESMH Media Review – August 5, 2021

Media review

Mental health, mRNA vaccines and social media:: check out the ESMH selection of 24 science & tech news published in the last weeks on the web.

on August 05, 2021
Covid-19: Keeping a close eye on the models

Articles, Health

As many European countries start to relax Covid-19 restrictions and reopen to foreign visitors whilst still rolling out vaccination programmes, it is more important than ever to stay one step ahead of the virus by accurately monitoring cases and predicting outbreaks.

on July 28, 2021
EU project : EpiPose

EU projects

EpiPose aims to provide urgently needed answers about the epidemiological characteristics of 2019-nCoV, the social dynamics of the outbreak, and the related public health preparedness and response to the ongoing epidemic, as well as to assess its economic impact. The consortium consists of 6 partners...

on July 28, 2021
55% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030: 'It’s a Herculean effort'

Articles, Environment

Interview with Prof. Nebojsa Nakicenovic, energy economist and systems analyst from the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis and Vienna University of Technology and Deputy Chair of the EU’s Scientific Advise Mechanism. The EU’s Scientific Advise Mechanism (SAM), comprised of the Group...

on July 20, 2021
Not going back to the way things were: climate change and Covid-19 recovery

Articles, Environment

Over the past year, the Covid-19 crisis has caused us to reflect on how we interact with our natural environment. As the world plans recovery from the pandemic and this November’s COP26 Climate Change Conference looms into view, now may be a key juncture in understanding how to best align these priorities...

on July 14, 2021
The AI cyber nexus: mending defences, recasting threats

Articles, Artificial Intelligence

AI could help improve cybersecurity practices, making for a safer online world. On the flipside, its inbuilt technical traits bring new risks and threats. So what is changing in cybersecurity with AI, and how can we manage the changes ?

on July 07, 2021