Articles
ESMH regularly publishes articles on topics related to science and new technologies that provoke a lot of media attention and that are important in the European context. Most importantly, the articles are written with the help of science writers in journalistic style and always provide the opinion of one or more scientists on the topic. The publications are accompanied by a selection of links to related information and with a focus on European research and knowledge in the field.
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Érika Roldán Roa: 'Knowledge, research, and enjoyment of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) are fundamental rights'
Érika Roldán Roa talks to the European Science-Media Hub about open science, diversity and gender equality in science. Mathematician Érika Roldán Roa is a team leader at the Max Planck Institute for Mathematics in the Sciences, and is affiliated with the Center for Scalable Data Analytics and Artificial... -
Scientists say ‘artificial intelligence is here to stay’
Despite widespread distrust, a survey shows that the majority of researchers are currently using tools powered by artificial intelligence (AI). Earlier this year, the Scientific Advice Mechanism (SAM), the advisory body to the Commission, released its independent policy recommendations on the uptake... -
Building a hopeful future for oncology: using people's own cells in the fight against cancer
Insights of John Haanen, European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Lifetime Achievement Award winner. Professor Haanen and his team developed a promising new treatment for melanoma, a form of skin cancer. In 2022 alone more than 100 000 new cases of melanoma were reported in the EU. This treatment,... -
Alternatives to conventional proteins mapped out visually
What alternatives are there to meat and dairy? What are their pros and cons? This interactive knowledge map, made out of information bubbles, visualises the outcomes of the recent European Parliament Panel for the Future of Science and Technology (STOA) study ‘Alternative protein sources for food and... -
European Parliament’s Science and Technology Panel (STOA) elects its leaders for the next term
The European Parliament’s Panel for the Future of Science and Technology (STOA) held its first meeting on 24 October 2024 and elected its leadership team, the STOA Bureau, reappointing MEP Christian Ehler (EPP, Germany) as Chair. The leadership team, elected for a two-and-a-half-year term, also includes... -
Circular and quality fashion could hem textile waste and give the planet a break
Fast fashion practices are pumping out cheap clothes worn only a few times before being thrown away, leading to huge amounts of textile waste – and it is the climate and environment bearing the cost. Better quality textiles, greater circularity and consumer awareness are key to hem the waste, with several... -
Interview with Prof. Ferenc Hammer on academic freedom and supporting silenced scholars
Associate Professor Ferenc Hammer (Media and Communications Department at ELTE University in Budapest, Hungary) is concerned about silenced and repressed scholars in dozens of countries: “At-risk scholars try to live under the radar, but that’s how they become invisible. This doesn’t equate to academic... -
Preserving marine ecosystems: the case for alternative fishing methods
In order to preserve marine ecosystems and ensure the long-term viability of fisheries, there is an urgent need for sustainable fishing practices and innovation. This is underscored by the recent study ‘Exploring the Viability of Innovative Fishing Technologies’, commissioned by the European Parliament’s...