Scientific model suggests that large-scale conspiracies are impossible to carry out
Whenever something changes our lives (for example a historical event, or a technological innovation), the most bizarre conspiracy theories take place. Surveys conducted on the U.S. population revealed that 7% […]
The race for a vaccine against the novel coronavirus: a gold medal we must win at all costs
It takes time to develop a vaccine The pandemic of Covid-19 is caused by the infamous virus SARS-CoV-2, better known as novel coronavirus. Scientist from all over the world are […]
Covid-19: here is how SARS-CoV-2 breaks into cells. What can research do about it? More than a vaccine.
A simple overview of how viral infections occur, and the latest research findings about SARS-CoV-2. A target for a specific therapy might have been found!
Why people are losing trust in science: the reasons and potential remedies
Science has incredible power. In few centuries, thanks to scientific knowledge, we nearly doubled our lifespan, boosting the quality of life, and we learnt a lot about the nature of […]
How science and technology can fight fake news
Fake news are the cancer of correct information, and they need to be fought. Both popular science and artificial intelligence can do a lot in this war.
Debunking anti-vaxxers lies: a journey in their modus operandi
Usually, anti-vaxxers make improper use of scientific literature to support their lies. In this post I explain you how to identify a fake-science article and how to properly interpret vaccine-related literature.
Autism in a nutshell: the known causes, and why vaccines are not among them
In this post I will write about a very sensitive health-related issue: autism. I will summarize its features, focusing on potential causes and clarifying the autism-vaccines debate. Let’s begin with […]
Vaccines in a nutshell. What you need to know to laugh at anti-vaxxers plots
Information and curiosities about vaccines. Real facts against anti-vaxxers plots
