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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 352 Breaks:
DNA G-Quadruplexes: ‘knot’ that simple!
Known as the ‘molecule of life’, DNA is found in every cell in our body, providing a set of instructions for the function and organization throughout our bodies. DNA’s knot-like structures have been fascinating scientists across diverse disciplines since their presence or absence can ‘turn on’ or ‘turn off’ the instructions in DNA.
Feb 20, 2019 | 3.5 min readWhat can citrus teach us about fluid dispersal?
Technology has enabled the productions of small-scale fluid jets with precision nozzles and pumps, and pressurized tanks. These can be cumbersome, but nature provides an alternative for fluid dispersal by way of citrus fruit.
Feb 6, 2019 | 4 min readInfants distinguish between leaders and bullies
Leaders and bullies! When do we start to distinguish between a power based on fear and coercion and a power based on mutual respect? It seems that infants already hold important expectations about how interactions between dominants and subordinates might unfold.
Feb 1, 2019 | 4 min readThe conundrum of spontaneous (un)cooperation in pine sawflies
Would you puke to save your group? The dramatic group defence of the common pine sawfly (Diprion pini) larvae can help us understand why individuals do not always use their full potential to cooperate with others. Our study suggests that interactions between species determine how costly it is to cooperate.
Jan 25, 2019 | 3.5 min readPast ice, future ice
We use intricate models to predict the future of Earth’s climate, and an important component of our climate system is the Greenland Ice Sheet. We are investigating the past behavior of this ice and have learned more about its sensitivity to changes in climate through time, which can help tune our models to be as accurate as possible.
Jan 23, 2019 | 4 min readFish and ships
How far has your dinner travelled to get to your plate? If it’s a piece of fish, then the answer might surprise you.
Jan 18, 2019 | 4 min read