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 5 (18 April - 24 April)

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 April

on April 20, 2020
Vaccine perspectives for COVID-19 - Interview with Prof. Rino Rappuoli & Prof. Sarah Gilbert

Articles, Health

Covid-19 urges policy makers and the big pharma to fasten vaccine developments and possible treatments for the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2. Will the vaccine be specific to Covid-19 only, or will it be suitable for all SARS coronaviruses? Will it be suitable to all ages? What are the greatest challenges...

on April 20, 2020
ESMH Press Review, special edition on coronavirus – April 16, 2020

Media review

Special edition on coronavirus: check out the ESMH selection of 25 news published in the last 2 weeks on the web.

on April 16, 2020
Ilaria Capua: A preparedness plan against unknown viruses is crucial for Europe

Articles, Health

Interview on COVID-19 with Ilaria Capua, DVM, PhD, Director of the One Health Center of Excellence for Research and Training, University of Florida, USA. There are tests for COVID-19 which detects the virus, other which detects antibodies. Could you briefly describe the differences of these two tests?...

on April 15, 2020
European responses to the corona crisis - Part 4 (11 April - 17 April)

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 : 16 April

on April 14, 2020
Urban health: making cities sustainable and healthier for all

Articles, Environment, Health

The current Covid-19 pandemic draws attention to the need to integrate health equity into urban planning. It encourages behaviours that both protect the environment and promote health.

on April 14, 2020
EU Project : INHERIT

EU projects

INHERIT is a four-year (2016-2019) Horizon 2020 research initiative funded by the European Commission, bringing together 18 partners from across Europe. It aims to stimulate effective policies, practices and innovations that simultaneously restore the environment, whilst promoting health and health equity...

on April 14, 2020
EU Project : BLUEHEALTH

EU projects

The majority of Europe’s population lives in cities which have either developed along major rivers, been founded on the banks of inland lakes, or grown on the continent’s extensive coastline. These ‘blue’ environments have played a major role in both the historical and modern evolution of our urban...

on April 14, 2020