Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Science is not finished until it’s communicated.
Why does science communication matter, and how does it shape the way we understand food safety?
In this episode of Science on the Menu, we sit down with Barbara Gallani, Head of EFSA’s Communication and Partnerships Department, to explore how to turn complex scientific evidence into clear, trustworthy information for different audiences.
You’ll hear about:
🧠 Why communication is about context, not just facts
🚫 Tackling misinformation, myths and fake news
🦗 What insects and microplastics teach us about public perception
🤖 The growing role of artificial intelligence in science communication
🔍 Why openness about what we know, and don’t know yet, is key to trust
👥 How EFSA tailors messages to different audiences and levels of scientific literacy
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Subtitles are available in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish. Click on the setting button to select your preferred language subtitles and then click on “turn on captions” button in the lower right hand corner of the screen.
Discover more about EFSA on our channels:
▪ Website: https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en
▪ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/efsa.europa.eu
▪ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/efsa
▪ Instagram: instagram.com/onehealth_eu
Science is not finished until it’s communicated.
Why does science communication matter, and how does it shape the way we understand food safety?
In this episode of Science on the Menu, we sit down with Barbara Gallani, Head of EFSA’s Communication and Partnerships Department, to explore how to turn complex scientific evidence into clear, trustworthy information for different audiences.
You’ll hear about:
🧠 Why communication is about context, not just facts
🚫 Tackling misinformation, myths and fake news
🦗 What insects and microplastics teach us about public perception
🤖 The growing role of artificial intelligence in science communication
🔍 Why openness about what we know, and don’t know yet, is key to trust
👥 How EFSA tailors messages to different audiences and levels of scientific literacy
The current subtitles have been automatically produced by YouTube. EFSA does not accept any liability for mistakes or inaccuracies resulting from the transcribing process
Subtitles are available in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish. Click on the setting button to select your preferred language subtitles and then click on “turn on captions” button in the lower right hand corner of the screen.
Discover more about EFSA on our channels:
▪ Website: https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en
▪ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/efsa.europa.eu
▪ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/efsa
▪ Instagram: instagram.com/onehealth_eu
