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 Summer School 2025: 'Science communication in the digital age' - Programme

Past Events

On 24-26 June 2025, the European Science-Media Hub (ESMH) of the European Parliament is organising a Summer School in Brussels on 'Science Communication in the Digital Age'. Young journalists between 18 and 39 years old have been invited following a call for application published earlier this year. ...

on June 05, 2025
Research and Innovation Summit at European Parliament

Articles, Policy, Research

On Wednesday 4 June from 18:30h until 20h CEST, the high-level STOA-G6 conference ‘Shaping Europe's Future: Research and innovation at the heart of European leadership’ took place in the European Parliament’s library room in Brussels. You can watch the recording online. The Summit, fully booked, brought...

on June 04, 2025
Building European leadership for the second quantum revolution

Videos

Quantum computing is at the cutting edge of technological innovation, promising transformative capabilities that could revolutionise fields from cryptography to materials science and artificial intelligence. How can Europe build on its foundational work and secure leadership in the second quantum revolution,...

on May 28, 2025
Eleni Diamanti: ‘The EU has a unique position in quantum technologies’

Articles, New Technologies

How to ensure European competitiveness and leadership in the ever more important field of quantum technologies? The European Science-Media Hub asked Eleni Diamanti, who will speak at the upcoming workshop ‘Building European Leadership for the Second Quantum Revolution' on 20 May, organised by the European...

on May 19, 2025
AI in science: balancing innovation and integrity

Videos

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the scientific landscape, delivering unprecedented breakthroughs but raising profound questions about research integrity and scientific dialogue. AI has become an essential scientific tool, that creates both opportunities and challenges for Europe's research...

on May 14, 2025
ESMH Media Review – May 7, 2025

Media review

€500 million EU package to woo US scientists, killer fungus, breakthrough for quantum and photonics, AI and more: check out the ESMH selection of 22 science and tech news items published recently on the web.

on May 07, 2025
How to address water scarcity in the EU? Interview with STOA study author Maria Kottari

Articles, Food, Policy

The EU is facing major challenges with increasing water scarcity. That said, there is also some good news: water consumption by households has been decreasing over the last years. This is what green transition and innovation expert Dr. Maria Kottari has found. She authored a new study commissioned by...

on April 30, 2025
Generative AI in science: What are the challenges and opportunities?

Articles, Artificial Intelligence

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has quickly become an important l scientific tool, yet its accelerating integration creates both opportunities and challenges. A workshop on 29 April 2025, organised by the European Parliament’s Panel on the Future of Science and Technology (STOA), will bring together...

on April 23, 2025