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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:
Scutoid cell blocks: a (energetically) cheap way of life
A new geometric shape has been described in epithelial cells. This type of cells blocks, called Scutoids, are necessary for curving the epithelial tissues and enables the cells packing efficiently into three-dimensional structures.
Jan 7, 2019 | 4 min readOil palms and primates can hardly co-exist in Africa
The recent conversion of land to oil palm crops has produced catastrophic effects in Southeast Asia. Shocking images of orangutans left with no home, together with health awareness campaigns, have already reduced the consumption of palm oil-based products, and steered food companies towards product lines “palm oil free”. But will this be enough to preserve primates populations?
Dec 19, 2018 | 4 min readTourism is not a “smoke-free” industry
Travel is an activity enjoyed and loved by many people globally. However, tourism is not a “smoke-free” industry. Due to its high carbon intensity and continuing growth, tourism will constitute a growing part of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions.
Dec 17, 2018 | 4 min readAntarctica Has Got the Chilly Chilly Shakes
Antarctica was once thought to have limited earthquakes. Local data exposed 27 earthquakes in just one year, showing that Antarctica does have earthquakes. These earthquakes outline an ancient rift system buried beneath more than a mile of ice.
Dec 14, 2018 | 4 min readA tale of morning glories. New discoveries about the origin of the sweet potato
A recent molecular study of the sweet potato and its wild relatives, the most comprehensive study of this group of plants to date, provides important information to understand the origin and early history of this important crop.
Dec 13, 2018 | 4 min readThe Magnetic “Song” Of The Molecular Cloud Musca
The structure of molecular clouds holds the key to understanding the initial conditions of star and planet formation. However, their disordered appearance and projection effects hinder all efforts to model them. An exception to this messy picture is molecular cloud striations: ordered, quasi-periodic structures formed by hydromagnetic waves.
Dec 12, 2018 | 3.5 min read