AI has quietly become foundational to how science gets done. A recent Nature study of millions of papers found that every scientific field has seen a sharp, accelerating rise in AI adoption over the past two decades, with the steepest growth in recent years. scadv.eu/JaL6Dd0

Advanced materials are quietly becoming one of the defining factors in the strength of strategic sectors, from energy to defence to health. That was the throughline of a recent OECD webinar, where Mangala Srinivas joined the conversation. scadv.eu/hEhSbvm

The SAM gives the European Commission independent scientific evidence and policy recommendations, drawing on Europe's best science to inform decisions. At the EU Knowledge Valorisation Talk, Joanna Drake pointed to SAM as a EU example of turning research into better policymaking. scadv.eu/9b0nvFv

Science knows no borders. That's the message of a new statement from ALLEA. With today's biggest challenges impossible to solve in isolation, ALLEA calls on researchers, institutions and policymakers to defend international collaboration and to take part in the public consultation. scadv.eu/AhdpxzG

Professors Naki Nakićenović & Benjamin Sovacool on Solar Radiation Modification: why it's so contested, what the evidence shows, and why mitigation must stay the priority. Read the interview: scadv.eu/LkEOnVw

Can science help defend democracy? The European Commission has asked our Scientific Advice Mechanism to explore how scientific evidence can strengthen democratic resilience across the EU, amid growing threats to democracy. scadv.eu/kuIPXUU

At the EASAC Council Meeting in Nicosia, Cyprus, on 21 May, Heinz Faßmann, President of the Austrian Academy of Sciences, gave a keynote on "Science for Policy Advice in Times of Crisis." Watch the video summary: scadv.eu/lZOgRMT

What if discovering the next breakthrough material took days instead of years? Experts say "self-driving labs" and AI are already making it happen, and Europe could lead the way. Read our webinar recap. scadv.eu/pffuWpi

When disaster strikes, should AI decide who lives and who dies? Learn more in our latest article: scadv.eu/UayjWs7

Can advanced materials help Europe achieve strategic autonomy? On 15 June, Olli Ikkala, Rafał Łukasik, Andrew Barry, and Nicole Grobert, discussed this. They covered recycling, bio-based innovation, data infrastructure, and the translation of research into industry Summary: scadv.eu/mmKNvLw

Physicist Antonello Provenzale moderated our event on "AI for Crises and Emergencies: Understanding and Communicating Disasters". In an interview with us, he discusses AI’s potential and risks, the human-machine interface, and why experts must stay in the loop. 🔗https://scadv.eu/K0G7Gp2

Join us online on 1 July 2026, 14:00–15:00 CEST for "How can AI unlock innovation in Advanced Materials?" Our expert panel explores how AI & Digital Twins can help build materials that are safe AND sustainable. Free, open to all & a chance to ask our experts your questions. scadv.eu/WNOx7L0

A few days ago, we gathered at the beautiful Sala Vallauri of the Accademia delle Scienze di Torino for "AI for Crises and Emergencies: Understanding and Communicating Disasters", unpacking what AI can and can't do when crises hit.

STOA Panel is hosting two workshops at the European Parliament Info Hub, both also livestreamed: 9 June, 2pm Civic AI in the EU: Strengthening Citizen Participation through Digital Tools and AI 10 June, 3pm The Future of European Research: Integrity, Freedom, and Trust More info: scadv.eu/iWbJ7aT

SAPEA's member ALLEA held its 2026 General Assembly in Warsaw in late May, hosted by the Polish Academy of Sciences in what proved to be a stimulating and wide-ranging four-day gathering. A full event report will be published shortly. In the meantime, visit scadv.eu/4iLKdve for more.

Advanced materials: Is strategic autonomy achievable for Europe? 15 June 2026 14:00–15:00 CEST Online Free and open to all scadv.eu/FVBxcBs

How is AI reshaping how we understand, communicate about, and respond to disasters? That question lies at the heart of a half-day event in Turin on 12 June 2026. Register and find out more: scadv.eu/9tn4M2i

Last week in Warsaw, Poland, SAM brought together researchers and science advice practitioners for a workshop on Diversity in Science Advice. We've put together a summary of the main takeaways: scadv.eu/KOhbZ6H

The EU Council's new Energy & Climate Diplomacy conclusions draw on our advice on both Solar Radiation Modification and on Advanced Materials. This is science advice in action!

This April, we published an Evidence Review Report and a Scientific Opinion on Advanced Materials. But how does a report like this actually come to life? It involves a workshop like the one we held in Brussels in September 2025.

How is AI reshaping the way we understand and respond to crises? Come talk about it with us. Accademia delle Scienze, Torino 12 June 2026 | 9:45–13:00 CEST Register: scadv.eu/9ooHomd

How is AI reshaping the way we understand and respond to crises? Come talk about it with us. Accademia delle Scienze, Torino 12 June 2026 | 9:45–13:00 CEST Register: scadv.eu/9ooHomd

Women Leaders in Toxic Academic Environments. Join Prof. Katharine Sarikakis for an open conversation on the challenges women leaders face in difficult academic settings, from institutional pressures to team dynamics, and how to navigate them with confidence. Friday, 22 May 2026 scadv.eu/cHNc9NS

The European Commission is seeking top scientists to join the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS), which provides essential scientific advice on consumer safety and cosmetic ingredients. Applications are open until 31 May 2026. scadv.eu/PWh2o7F

A virus outbreak. A flood of online lies. Sound familiar? The hantavirus story is reviving the COVID disinformation playbook; now supercharged by AI. Join us in Turin on 12 June to discuss the challenges and opportunities of AI in crisis and emergency management. scadv.eu/9ooHomd 1/2

Who gets to advise on science, and who doesn't? Join YASAS and ALLEA on 29 May in Warsaw for a SAPEA workshop exploring how inclusive, resilient science advice can strengthen public trust and legitimacy. scadv.eu/hGEtxfz

In mid-April, staff from all three parts met in Brussels for a strategic exchange. SAPEA colleagues and the DG Research & Innovation team (the SAM Secretariat) held focused discussions on strengthening collaboration, covering impact monitoring and the SAPEA EDI strategy.

Without FAIR data, research remains siloed. AI cannot learn. And the next breakthrough material might already exist in a dataset no one can access. 1/2

Europe's competitiveness depends on advanced materials. Top scientists just handed their recommendations to Commissioner Zaharieva. Catch the highlights in 2 min. Watch the full handover: scadv.eu/9luovsc Read the full report and policy recommendations: scadv.eu/advmat

Europe produces world-class materials research. But too often, it stops there. The "valley of death" is the gap between research and commercialisation: where funding runs out, infrastructure is missing, and promising innovations are lost. Read more: scadv.eu/advmat