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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:
The intimate relationships between seeds and fungi
More often than previously thought, fungi are able to infect seeds…what are the consequences? Seeds of tropical trees interact with a wide variety of fungal partners in ways that may help tropical plant diversity to be maintained.
Aug 30, 2018 | 3 min readThe European idea, a 5000 years old concept according to the Bell Beaker culture
New "ancient-DNA" research sheds light on the networks that existed across the whole of Europe and northern Africa 5000 years ago. What motivated these networks? Economical trade, migrations of people, or a transfer of ideas from one community to the next? Using the genetic materials of burial sites all across Europe, some answers are starting to emerge.
Aug 23, 2018 | 3.5 min readFrom forests to streams: How one plant can make a difference
Amur honeysuckle, an invasive plant in the United States, is able to cause drastic changes within invaded ecosystems. Management practices might reduce these effects which could impact not only terrestrial ecosystems but aquatic as well.
Aug 21, 2018 | 4 min readThe healthy happiness behind dog ownership
For centuries, domesticated dogs have been called man’s best friend with several social and health benefits being attributed to their ownership. Notwithstanding, the relationship between dog ownership and the risk of heart disease remains poorly understood.
Aug 16, 2018 | 2.5 min readThe Star That Wouldn’t Die
A star that seems to have exploded multiple times is defying all theories about stellar deaths.
Aug 14, 2018 | 3.5 min readScented colors, colored scents
Roses smell like red, and violets smell like blue: Can flower colors be linked to their scents? In a Mediterranean scrubland, specific combinations of floral color (as perceived by bees or butterflies) and scent compounds in insect-pollinated plants have been described. What pollinators see and smell is a major selective force shaping plant diversity in natural habitats.
Aug 9, 2018 | 3.5 min read