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

ESMH Press Review – October 7, 2020

Media review

Conspiracy theoris, Green Deal & research integrity: check out the ESMH selection of 16 science & tech news published in the last weeks on the web. Pick your favourite from the most popular topics in the mainstream media!

on October 07, 2020
Coronavirus: Journalists, researchers and policy-makers discuss tackling misinformation at ESMH event

Past Events

Everyone is looking for news during the Covid-19 crisis and traditional media play an important role in providing people with reliable health information during the pandemic and helping them to navigate through the effects of the virus. However, misinformation and false information have also increased...

on October 01, 2020
The role of school settings in COVID-19 transmission

Articles, Health

So far, sending children back to school does not seem to have increased COVID-19 community transmission rates, even though EU countries have adopted different strategies. Keeping schools open is very important for children’s health and well-being.

on September 30, 2020
Climate change & storytelling: challenges for the (post) Covid-19 era

Articles, Environment

End of 2019: Climate change, technological innovation and sustainability are among the priority subjects for the ESMH to cover. They get increasing attention in the media and they have a prominent place in the EU policy agenda. End of May 2020: European Parliament, Strasbourg: a hundred of young enthusiastic...

on September 23, 2020
Corona: Is misinformation more contagious than the virus?

Past Events

Virtual event for science journalists, Monday 28 September 2020, 10:00-12:00 via WEBEX.

on September 18, 2020
ESMH Press Review – September 16, 2020

Media review

Climate change, Internet off Things & Disinformation: check out the ESMH selection of 20 science & tech news published in the last weeks on the web. Pick your favourite from the most popular topics in the mainstream media!

on September 16, 2020
AI in journalism : with power come responsibilities

Articles, Artificial Intelligence

Media organisations worldwide show a growing awareness and adoption of artificial intelligence for information gathering, storytelling and news distribution. Given the potential transformative power of AI in journalism, media organisations must consider how best to use AI tools to fulfill their mission....

on September 09, 2020
ESMH at EuroScience Open Forum 2020

ESMH meets partners

The ESMH/STOA study "Disinformation & Science" findings were presented at ESOF2020 roundtable discussion on 4 September 2020. The EuroScience Open Forum (ESOF) is a biennial, pan-European, general science conference dedicated to scientific research. The 2020 event brought together over 4 500 leading...

on September 05, 2020