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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:
Screen time and developmental delays in children: a chicken or egg problem
Does screen time precede developmental delays, or do children showing delays in development receive more screen time to manage challenging behaviors? We have addressed this “chicken or egg” question, suggesting that screen time precedes delays in children meeting their developmental milestones.
May 27, 2019 | 3.5 min readMussel powder engineered to kill pathogens
We re-engineered the adhesive used by mussels to stick to surfaces like ship hull, rocks, and piers to create a powder that can kill pathogens. When hydrated, the powder generates a common disinfectant, hydrogen peroxide, and effectively kills two types of bacteria and two types of viruses.
May 24, 2019 | 3 min readEarly humans inhabited North Africa earlier than thought
Humans dispersal into northern Africa is thought to be happened later than 2.6 million years ago. However, we discovered two archaeological deposits estimated to 2.4 and 1.9 million years ago at the site of Ain Boucherit, Algeria. The evidence argues either for a rapid dispersal of stone tool manufacture from East Africa or for possible multiple origins of stone tool manufacture.
May 22, 2019 | 3.5 min readRecording cellular memories
Using the CRISPR-Cas system, we engineer cells to create permanent molecular records of dynamic intracellular processes.
May 20, 2019 | 3.5 min readCompressed air energy storage: a technology that (porous) rocks!
When most electricity will be generated from variable renewable energy sources storing large amounts of it from summer to winter will be required. We find that the compression of air within porous rocks below ground could meet that storage need.
May 16, 2019 | 3.5 min readGaseous heavy metals in the atmosphere of an ultra-hot exoplanet
Sensitive, high-resolution spectroscopy reveals the presence of heavy metals in the gaseous atmosphere of the ultra-hot Jupiter KELT-9 b. The spectroscopic signatures of these metals provide astronomers with tools to analyse the atmosphere and trace the evolutionary history of the planet.
May 14, 2019 | 4 min read