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Giulio Nigro

Science communicator and writer

Member since Mar 2025

Hello, I’m Giulio Nigro, a science journalist originally from Rome and now based in Barcelona, where I became a member of AEC2, the Spanish Association of Science Journalists. My love for both science and storytelling began during my university years, where I earned my degree in Biological Sciences. It was there I discovered my true calling: bridging the gap between scientific discovery and public understanding.

Since then, I’ve been dedicated to science communication, creating engaging contents that bring the latest breakthroughs to a broader audience. I’ve also had the privilege of writing scripts for educational science videos and television documentaries, including my work as a scriptwriter and scientific content curator for the Spanish science TV show "El Cazador de Cerebros" (The Brain Hunter). In this role, I had the unique opportunity to connect with and interview leading scientists across a wide range of disciplines, from biomedicine to astrophysics and biodiversity conservation. 

With a focus on clarity, accuracy, and creativity, I am committed to empowering people with knowledge that can stimulate critical thinking and a sense of wonder. I am excited about the possibility of being part of an international community that shares the same passion for science and storytelling.

  1. Article written for the spanish medical news website Univadis Spain (by Medscape): Title: "The prescription of physical exercise should be a public health priority." Topic:  a new document published in the Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging emphasizes that exercise is the most effective, safe, and accessible intervention to reduce the impact of age-related diseases. The authors stress that exercise should be a public health priority, not only as preventive medicine but also as a treatment for various conditions. In the article I include an interview with the first author of the document, Prof. Mikel Izquierdo from Navarra University. Link: La prescripción del ejercicio físico debe ser una prioridad de salud pública
  2. Article written for the spanish medical news website Univadis Spain (by Medscape): Title: "Latest research confirms that moderate alcohol consumption shows no benefits". Topic: Alcohol abuse is unanimously recognized as a serious health risk. However, there is still some controversy when it comes to assessing the impact of moderate alcohol consumption. Now, research led by the Carlos III Health Institute (ISCIII) provides new evidence that alcohol consumption is not beneficial to health under any circumstances or in any quantity, and that it is associated with increasing risks as consumption amounts rise. Link: Confirmada la ausencia de beneficios del consumo moderado de alcohol
  3. Article written for the website of the spanish public television, RTVE. Title: "Do we sleep to live, or do we live to sleep? Sleep remains a mystery for science!" Topic: Which came first, sleep or wakefulness? Science is still trying to unravel this and many other mysteries surrounding sleep. In the article I include an interview with neuroscientist Vladyslav Vyazovskiy, from the University of Oxford. Link: El sueño, el gran misterio para la ciencia
  4. Article written for the website of the spanish public television, RTVE. Title: "More than one million species are at risk of extinction. Which ones will we save?" Topic: In the midst of the sixth mass extinction, caused by human activities, conservation scientists are working against the clock to save as many species as possible. However, since their resources are limited, they sometimes have to prioritize certain species. How do they make these difficult decisions? In the article I include an interview with conservation ecologist Lynn Dicks, from the University of Cambridge. Link: ¿Podemos salvar el millón de especies en riesgo de extinción?
  5. Article written for the spanish cultural magazine Principia. Title: "Bacteriophages: the viruses that can save our lives." Topic: Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are a serious threat to public health. However, medicine could have an unexpected ally: bacteriophages, viruses that infect only bacteria. Link: Bacteriófagos: los virus que nos salvan la vida - Principia

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