European Science-Media Hub

Mending a ‘fractured reality’: How can the EU reclaim its information space?

In a world where technology development sets the pace of change, even our perception of reality undergoes a rapid transformation. Disinformation is a case point: the way this false or misleading content is created, spreads and looks like, has been changing quickly. Understanding this evolving dynamics...

on September 30, 2026 - Articles, New Technologies

European responses to the corona crisis - Part 1 (12 March - 27 March)

Other

During the Corona virus crises, the European Science-Media Hub is collecting and publishing a regular update of the most relevant releases provided by EU institutions and other European and global actors. (12 March - 27 March)

on March 18, 2020
ESMH Press Review, special edition on coronavirus – March 18, 2020

Media review

Special edition on coronavirus: check out the ESMH selection of 20 news published in the last 2 weeks on the web.

on March 18, 2020
Fake news in science : how false medical news on social media miseducates our society

Articles, Disinformation, Health

Social media platforms have taken a leading role in our everyday lives and have changed the way we obtain health information online. The most recent topic fuelling disinformation is the novel Coronavirus. However, it is not the only one.

on March 11, 2020
EU Project : Fakeology

EU projects

FAKEOLOGY draws links between pseudoscience, populism and health literacy and focuses on the anti-vaccination movement to provide a key venue wherein mis- and dis-information can be studied. Specifically, the project studies how pseudo-scientific news is diffused within social networks and how it affects...

on March 11, 2020
ESMH Press Review – March 4, 2020

Media review

Data, digital communication, ecosystem preservation & coronavirus impact: check out the ESMH selection of 22 science & tech news published in the last 2 weeks on the web. Pick your favourite from the most popular topics in the mainstream media !

on March 04, 2020
The new coronavirus - the opinion of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control

Articles, Health

In the last days, an increasing number of the new coronavirus COVID-19 cases has been confirmed in various countries around the world, e.g. South Korea and Iran. In the EU extraordinary measures are being taken to limit the outbreak. On 23 February, the ECDC issued a statement on the rapid increase of...

on February 26, 2020
EU Project : RETHINK project

EU projects

Science communication is at a pivotal stage in its evolution due to the emergence of digital communication platforms that are not only presenting new opportunities but are also leading to new challenges. RETHINK will provide an unprecedented view of the new science communication landscape to reveal the...

on February 26, 2020
RETHINK project : a look at the future of science communication

Articles, Communication

Science communication is no longer the same. A project involving seven European countries aims to understand how science communication has changed. It’s not only a question of knowledge but also a matter of opportunities for the future.

on February 26, 2020