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About Massimo
Harnessing his dual expertise in molecular biology and digital communications, Massimo is a steadfast advocate for science, striving to weave it into the fabric of everyday life. As the founder and editor-in-chief of TheScienceBreaker, he is not just chasing a dream, but actively building a reality where society and science walk hand-in-hand. His aspiration is not one of distant admiration, but of close collaboration: empowering every individual with scientific understanding and fostering a collective enthusiasm for discovery. His vision is one of unity, where society acknowledges the integral role of science and technology in shaping our shared future.
Massimo is the editor of 344 Breaks:
Fair or unfair? The infinite patience of domestic dogs
Did domestication allow pet dogs to develop a lesser form of inequity aversion? Did domestication help their inequity aversion response to become less pronounced, giving them the temperament to better tolerate inequities? When dealing with inequitable situations dogs surprise us once again.
Oct 12, 2018 | 3.5 min readNew fossil giraffe helps unravel the evolution of this iconic family
A new fossil giraffid species has been discovered in Madrid, shedding light on how this iconic family evolved.
Oct 5, 2018 | 3.5 min readGut bacteria drive yo-yo dieting
Gut bacteria “memory” of previous obesity drives recurrent or “Yo-Yo obesity”: the major pattern of human obesity worldwide. Therapeutically resetting this memory can prevent recurrent obesity and its complications.
Oct 3, 2018 | 3.5 min readHow to search for water on Mars
A body of liquid water about 20 km across was detected by radar under 1.5 km of ice in the Martian southern polar cap. This water is likely saturated with salts and below 0°C, but it could still be inhabitable by terrestrial extremophiles.
Oct 1, 2018 | 4 min readSmart plant defense against a stealthy herbivore
A newly discovered protein helps plants to defend themselves against aphids. It restricts these stealthy insects from draining sugar-rich sap from the plant. Farmers and plant breeders are excited, as this protein could help to reduce chemical application on food crops.
Sep 28, 2018 | 3.5 min readShrunken heads: a curious strategy to survive winter
Could a mammal's skull and brain adapt their size to cope with environmental changes? Some shrews have developed an astonishing strategy for overwintering which involves a reversible shrinkage of their braincase and brain.
Sep 24, 2018 | 4 min read