A study by the University of Siena has detected the presence of nicotine, pharmaceuticals such as paracetamol, UV filters, and other contaminants in Mediterranean fin whales. This alarming exposure poses a serious threat to the health of the species, whose … Read More
A study coordinated by the Maria Cristina Fossi has revealed that Mediterranean fin whales are contaminated by various chemical pollutants, including pharmaceutical residues, nicotine, and other human-derived substances 👉 Read the article on ANSA
Environmental Science & Technology – Published as part of Environmental Science & Technology special issue “Ocean Health”. Doi: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.est.5c00844 Authors: Maria Cristina Fossi, Giacomo Limonta, Matteo Baini, Jorge Urban R, Ioannis Athanassiadis, Jonathan W. Martin, Stefano Papazian, Massimiliano Rosso and Cristina … Read More
SWIT: Female Italian Scientists Lighting up the Future An Exhibition Celebrating Italian Women Leading the Way in STEM In San Marino, the Exhibition “SWIT – Science Women of Italy”: 21 Portraits of Female Excellence in Science From 26 May to … Read More
Marine Pollution Bulletin Volume: 217 Article: 118133 ISSN: 0025-326X Doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2025.118133 Authors: Matteo Galli, Matteo Baini, Cristina Panti, Margherita Concato, Maria Cristina Fossi Bioindicator species can help assess plastic pollution’s impact on biodiversity by integrating spatial distribution and temporal trends, highlighting … Read More
Science of The Total Environment Volume: 964 Article: 178527 ISSN: 0048-9697 Doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.178527 Authors: Maria Cristina Fossi, Matteo Baini, Matteo Galli, Paola Tepsich, Francesca Grossi, Margherita Concato, Dario Giani, Massimiliano Rosso, Anna Borroni, Teresa Romeo, Cristina Panti The Mediterranean basin … Read More
Even in 2025, the collaboration between the Plastic Busters group and Pizzardi Editore continues! In the Amici Cucciolotti album, there’s a double-page spread dedicated to the “Mission Possible” with the dolphin-saving catamaran! Since 2017, the partnership between Pizzardi Editore … Read More
Marine Pollution Bulletin Volume: 211 Article: 117466 ISSN: 0025-326X Doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2024.117466 Authors:Dario Giani, Matteo Baini, Cristina Panti, Matteo Galli, Ilaria Caliani, Margherita Concato, Silvia Casini, Maria Cristina Fossi Marine litter, particularly microplastics, is a growing threat to the Mediterranean Sea, impacting … Read More
On October 28, an event was held at the Pian dei Mantellini educational complex of the University of Siena regarding The Role of UNISI in Activities within Spoke 2 of the NBFC. Study and discussion day among the groups in … Read More
The activities of the @unisiena within the @nbfc_italy were presented on October 5 by Professor Fossi on the RAI 1 program “OGGI AL PARLAMENTO”. The impact of emerging contaminants and #microplastics on Mediterranean biodiversity is at the center of the group’s activities! … Read More