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A scientist’s opinion: interview with Prof. Stephanie Wehner on the quantum internet
“The EU now faces a critical choice: continue to lead this transformation, or risk becoming dependent on others for this foundational technology," says computer scientist and quantum physicist Stephanie Wehner. She is Professor in quantum information at Delft University (the Netherlands) and Director of the European Quantum Internet Alliance. She is also the laureate of ...
Is Europe ready for the quantum internet?
With its unique physical properties, quantum-transmitted data is impossible to eavesdrop on. The EU is at a critical juncture in the development of this groundbreaking technology, with major efforts underway to build the European Quantum Communication Infrastructure. As other regions and countries, such as China, also invest heavily in quantum internet, the question remains whether ...
A scientist’s opinion: interview with Prof. Angela Sara Cacciapuoti on the quantum internet
“The quantum internet is not just the next-generation communication network, it is a revolution. By using the weird and counter-intuitive laws of quantum mechanics, it enables a form of information sharing fundamentally impossible in today’s internet.” These are the words of Angela Sara Cacciapuoti, Associate Professor at the University of Naples Federico II (Italy) and ...
Science communication beyond the headlines: interview with science journalist Kai Kupferschmidt
This year, on 13 June, the European Science-Media Hub hosted a science communication workshop at the European Youth Event in Strasbourg. We talked to its main speaker: 'Science' magazine journalist Kai Kupferschmidt ahead of the event. He mentions the challenges science journalism is facing and the large presence of mis- and disinformation: “As humans, we’ve ...
How to address water scarcity in the EU? Interview with STOA study author Maria Kottari
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 the European Parliament’s Panel on the ...
A scientist’s opinion: interview with Dr Michele Cecchini on e-cigarettes and young people
Adjunct Professor and Medical Doctor Michele Cecchini leads the work on public health at the OECD - the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, helping countries implement better public health policies for better lives. Based on your work with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), how do economic evaluations influence the development and ...
A scientist’s opinion: interview with Dr Chandrashekhar T. Sreeramareddy on e-cigarettes and young people
Associate Professor Chandrashekhar T. Sreeramareddy does research in epidemiology and control of tuberculosis, tobacco use and tobacco control issues. Why are electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) becoming so popular among young people? Chandrashekhar T. Sreeramareddy: First and foremost, e-cigarettes are very well marketed on many online media platforms, including social media, which younger people widely use. Secondly, ...
Do e-cigarettes pose a growing threat to the health of young Europeans?
E-cigarettes tend to be particularly popular among younger people. But how dangerous are they? Modern electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) were introduced two decades ago, becoming commercially available in Europe and the USA around 2006. They were viewed as a potentially less harmful alternative to traditional tobacco products. However, while the long-term health effects remain unclear, other ...