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Massimo Caine

Founder and Director

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 343 Breaks:

New 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 read
Gut 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 read
How 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 read
Smart 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 read
Shrunken 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
Ant medics: wound treatment in a predatory species

Matabele ants often get injured and loose limbs while hunting termites. Inside the nest, we observe nestmates treating these wounds. They clean the injury with their mouths and thus reduce the infection risk and mortality of the injured.

Sep 19, 2018 | 4 min read