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A scientist’s opinion: interview with Dr Sabrina Molinaro on substance use among adolescents
Sabrina Molinaro is the Director of the Laboratory of Epidemiology and Health Services Research at the Institute of Clinical Physiology of the National Research Council (IFC-CNR) in Italy. Over the years, she has conceived and led more than 50 research projects, including both competitive (European and national) calls and institutional collaborations with the Presidency of ...
Empowered by Music in the Age of Innovation
Rapid technological advancements are transforming cultural and creative industries, affecting how music is created, shared and experienced. Digital tools such as AI-assisted composition software, virtual instruments and advanced production platforms give artists new ways to experiment and push creative boundaries. Streaming services and social media have reshaped and democratised distribution, making it easier for musicians ...
A multilingual news platform for better-informed EU citizens
Wouldn't it be great to be able to access foreign news in your own language? A recent STOA study explores the idea of a news streaming platform that could transform how EU citizens access information across linguistic boundaries. The ESMH spoke with the two main authors of the study from the Centre for Media Pluralism ...
Mirko Bischofberger: ‘AI offers a promise of a better way of communicating’
Dr. Mirko Bischofberger is an expert in science communication. He is a lecturer at the Swiss Federal Technology Institute of Zurich and Lausanne (ETH and EPFL), as well as the universities of Zürich and Basel. Mirko studied molecular biology, specialised in computational biology and worked for the Neue Zürcher Zeitung, a renowned Swiss newspaper. He ...
Elisabetta Tola: ‘We need spaces to learn, share, and reflect together’
Elisabetta Tola is a science, data, and investigative journalist. She is the co-founder and editor-in-chief of Facta.eu, an Italian independent media outlet that applies the scientific method to journalism and promotes science journalism as a cornerstone of democratic participation. Elisabetta is also the CEO of formicablu, an Italian science communication and multimedia production agency, and ...
Science communication in the digital age: How to navigate the risks and rewards?
The digital revolution and dawn of generative AI are fundamentally reshaping the conditions for science communication and journalism, giving rise to new threats but also new opportunities to improve the reach and accessibility of scientific knowledge. These themes are the focus of the European Science-Media Hub (ESMH) Summer School 'Science Communication in the Digital Age', ...
Building European leadership for the second quantum revolution
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, ensuring that these advanced technologies serve European values and strategic interests? An event on ...
Eleni Diamanti: ‘The EU has a unique position in quantum 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 Parliament’s Panel for the Future of Science and Technology. Building ...