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03 December 2024

Features of polarised scientific messages online: A review

A study from the University of São Paulo reveals a troubling rise in polarised scientific messages online, highlighting a significant knowledge gap in understanding this phenomenon. Researchers found that these communications often present a single viewpoint and use assertive language, underscoring the urgent need for further research to improve science communication and address the divisive effects of polarisation.
by Sofia Belardinelli
07 November 2024

Responsibly leveraging AI in journalism

Generative AI tools have suddenly entered newsrooms, with many journalists already using them to streamline aspects of their work. This raises pressing questions about how to regulate the use of AI responsibly, ensuring transparency without undermining journalism’s credibility
by Sofia Belardinelli
21 October 2024

Why We Struggle to Understand People Outside Our Social Groups

A recent study reveals that individuals find it significantly harder to accurately infer the thoughts and feelings of people outside their social groups, relying instead on first impressions and stereotypes. This cognitive hurdle underscores the need for deeper engagement in conversations, especially in science communication, where overcoming societal divides is essential.   When conversing with […]
by Marco Boscolo
10 October 2024

Enhancing Public Engagement in Science Communication through Journalism

The ENJOI project highlighted the need for effective scientific communication and public engagement, fostering dialogue between experts and non-experts. Sociologist and science policy expert Alondra Nelson emphasizes journalists' role in enhancing public understanding of science policy, aligning with NEWSERA's focus on integrating citizen science. Together, these initiatives aim to bridge the gap between science and society.
by Marco Boscolo
03 October 2024

Don’t correct disinformation. Prevent it

A new report by ALDA Europe delves into the current state of digital literacy in Europe and shows how to effectively tackle the ongoing “disinformation epidemic.” We must consider that, through social and emotional factors, we all contribute to disinformation by being inattentive users in the digital environment. The key is empowering people with tools to prevent misinformation.
by Sofia Belardinelli
15 July 2024

Being on the same page

It is not certain that all the people involved in a project agree on the meaning of the words we will have to use. At first, it can be helpful to take some time to clarify. Experiences from an experimental program
by Marco Boscolo
10 June 2024

TikTok: A Rising Social Phenomenon or News Desert?

TikTok's explosive growth raises concerns as study reveals dearth of news content, challenging journalism's presence on the platform
by Marco Boscolo
23 April 2024

European Union Approved AI Act

On February 13, the European Union ratified the AI Act, establishing the world's first legal framework for regulating artificial intelligence. Although pending a final vote in the European Parliament, the text is nearly finalized and has already generated various reactions. The regulation's official enactment is expected two years after its official publication.
by Marco Boscolo
06 March 2024

Engaged Science Journalism. The ENJOI Podcast.

The ENJOI podcast is out!  Listen to "Engaged Science Journalism", a journey through the experiences of some European media who found innovative ways to survive, or even grow, in a post-pandemic world.
by Giulia Bonelli
05 March 2024

Unveiling AI's Newsroom Role: Efficiency Boosts and Misinformation Hazards

Recent research highlights the widespread adoption of AI tools in newsrooms for various tasks, driven by a need for efficiency amid financial pressures. While AI offers benefits, it also introduces risks of misinformation, emphasizing the importance of careful integration and broader industry engagement.
by Marco Boscolo
16 February 2024

The risk with data voids in reinforcing misinformation

In the lead-up to the 2024 election, concerns over misinformation abound, fueled by "data voids" and reinforced by online searches. Experts emphasize the need for tailored approaches and recognize trust in information as a multifaceted, ongoing process.
by Marco Boscolo
15 December 2023

Labelling AI-generated content helps maintain audience trust. Or not?

We already know that artificial intelligence is already present in many newsrooms around the globe. And we know AI-based tools are used to help generate news content in various ways, but often without an explicit declaration of such behaviour. What if we labelled the AI-generated content as such? Are we going to foster a trusting […]
by Marco Boscolo
30 November 2023

ENJOI contribution to the Concluding Statement of the PCST Venice Symposium 2023

At the end of September, scholars, practitioners, science writers, and science communicators from around the world met in Venice for the PCST Venice Symposium 2023, a gathering hosted on San Servolo island by the Venice International University. ENJOI project participated in the event and contributed to the discussion, presenting some of its major results. We […]
by Marco Boscolo
03 November 2023

AI in the newsroom: a general lack of guidelines. A survey

A new report from the LSE’s JournalismAI initiative underlines the lack of news organisations strategy on AI and highlights some concerns on the future of the industry We already discussed how much and for what kind of purposes AI is used in newsrooms around the world, thanks to a recent report on the topic. A […]
by Marco Boscolo
30 September 2023

Data and solution journalism to report on climate change and environmental issue

Journalism can make climate change concrete and promote action to fight it Climate change is increasingly in the headlines. Its (negative) influence on our lives is now tangible. Still, for some reasons – mainly related to how our brain perceives dangers and risks – our attitude remains largely passive, and awareness of the seriousness and […]
by Enjoi Team
20 September 2023

The Renaissance of the Newsletter and where to find them

In a certain way, newsletters have anticipated what journalism would have become. It was already in existence during the Middle Ages, when travelling merchants moved not just goods but also news. According to the Encyclopedia Britannica: "Traders' newsletters contained commercial information on the availability and prices of various goods and services, but they also could […]
by Marco Boscolo
11 September 2023

Lights and Shadows on Local Journalism

Engagement has never been more crucial in determining the survival of journalism than in the case of local newspapers and media outlets.
by Enjoi Team
21 August 2023

Fact-checking, engaging communities in debunking scientific hoaxes

In an era when information channels are so diverse and easily accessible, fact-checking has never been more fundamental.
by Enjoi Team
20 July 2023

Generative AI is here: half of the newsrooms seem already to be using various tools

Insights from the report "Gauging Generative AI’s Impact on Newsroom", collecting inputs from 101 newsroom editors, journalists, and other newsroom staff worldwide.
by Marco Boscolo
26 June 2023

Building a relationship between science journalism and citizen science

Insights from the European project NEWSERA, aimed to incorporate participatory science into science communication. Blueprint for #CitSciComm now available.
by Marco Boscolo
19 June 2023

How should science journalism talk about environmental pollution? The collaboration of data journalism and solution journalism

Data is fundamental for framing and understanding the problem, discussing the measures to be taken, and presenting solutions that have been successfully implemented in particular contexts Pollution and environmental disruption are heavy themes, difficult to contextualize and describe. Often, when we read or hear stories about pollution – from the lack of prevention to the […]
by Enjoi Team
22 May 2023

Slow journalism as an answer to news inflation

Reversing the trend of press-release journalism, or “churnalism”, is necessary to do quality work, but it requires new models of financial sustainability and support from the readers. And it is an interesting approach especially for reporting on science topics
by Marco Boscolo
17 May 2023

The right way to make science known, and to bring it into people's lives

At the International Journalism Festival in Perugia, Elisabetta Tola and Massimo Polidoro discuss the importance of talking about science, the difficulties that journalists and science communicators face in accurately conveying scientific information, and what still separates the scientific world from other aspects of social and political life, especially in Italy. right way to make science known, […]
by Valentina Guglielmo
09 May 2023

The problem of misinformation after the Covid-19 pandemic

And what kind of precautions should science journalists ask themselves when contacting scientists and researchers
by Marco Boscolo
18 April 2023

Has the Covid-19 pandemic changed how science journalists work?

A focus on the selection and use of sources during the pandemic, and on the relation between journalists and scientists
by Marco Boscolo
03 April 2023

What went wrong with data journalism during the Covid-19 pandemic

And what we should learn from this, plus some examples of how high-quality data journalism can make a difference
by Enjoi Team
20 March 2023

How cross-border collaboration could help scientific journalism

Cooperation and engagement between journalists in different countries to reach information
by Enjoi Team
14 March 2023

Flaws in reporting on AI: a checklist tool for reporters

Reporting on AI can be tricky. Journalists do not always possess enough knowledge in the field to avoid exaggerated claims (both positive and negative) and companies tend to hype their products in order to maximize their media exposure. But nonetheless, reporting on AI is crucial in a moment of great expansion of the sector and […]
by Marco Boscolo
11 May 2022

QUEST: Looking for quality and effectiveness in SciComm

How to define, measure and support quality in science communication? Interview with Alessandra Fornetti, coordinator of the European Project QUEST
by Tanja Salandin
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