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A scientist’s opinion: interview with Serge Belongie on generative AI in science
Serge Belongie is professor in machine learning at the University of Copenhagen and Director of the Pioneer Centre for Artificial Intelligence in Denmark. He will be a keynote speaker at the STOA workshop ‘Generative AI and scientific development’ on 29 April 2025. We’ve heard a lot about artificial intelligence (AI) transforming science in recent years. ...
Generative AI in science: What are the challenges and opportunities?
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 MEPs, Commission representatives, and leading researchers to explore these tensions and ...
From forever chemicals to safer alternatives: coordinated efforts to improve chemical safety in Europe
The presence of harmful chemicals in the environment, such as PFAS, pesticides and harmful chemicals found in (micro) plastics, poses a challenge. Not only to our planet but also to our health. What can we do to minimise chemical risks? We spoke with Pascal Sanders, project coordinator of PARC (Partnership for the Assessment of Risks ...
The circular economy in your pocket – interview with Prof. Dr. Bernd Friedrich on novel recycling technologies
Prof. Dr. Bernd Friedrich is the director of the Metallurgical Process Engineering and Metal Recycling at the Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule (RWTH) Aachen in Germany, a leading research centre for green metallurgy. Could you please describe your research and institution? Bernd Friedrich: Our institute at RWTH Aachen is, I would say, one of the biggest institutes ...
A new green process for critical raw materials – interview with Dr. Eva Lain on green hydrometallurgy
Dr. Eva Lain is the founder and CEO of Lain Tech, a company based in Madrid (Spain), implementing new technologies in the raw materials sector. What is your company about? Eva Lain: Lain Tech is a young company founded in 2019 working on R&D and industrial implementation of novel technologies, providing cutting edge solutions in ...
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 of AI in EU research and innovation. Its experts believe using AI in ...
Nuclear energy: innovation and sustainability
Interview nuclear physics expert Prof. Bent Lauritzen "Nuclear energy will play a decisive role in a transition to a low carbon European economy", says nuclear physics expert Bent Lauritzen of the Technical University of Denmark. However, "continued research and development in nuclear energy provision will be decisive if the European nuclear industry is to regain ...
ESMH Media Review – January 19, 2022
Coronavirus, cities & 2022 innovations: check out the ESMH selection of 31 science & tech news published in the last weeks on the web.