Manuela CallariLive Science ContributorManuela Callari is a freelance science journalist specializing in human and planetary health. Her words have been published in MIT Technology Reviews, The Guardian, Medscape, and others. Latest articles by Manuela Callari Star-shaped brain cells may underpin the brain's massive memory storage By Manuela Callari published 9 June 25 A new machine learning model shows that star-shaped brain cells may be responsible for the brain's memory capacity, and someday, it could inspire advances in AI and Alzheimer's research. Neuroscience What is alkaline water, and does it have any benefits? By Manuela Callari published 26 January 25 Despite the health claims surrounding alkaline water, scientific evidence suggests its purported benefits may be overhyped. Food & Diet Sign up for the Live Science daily newsletter nowGet the world’s most fascinating discoveries delivered straight to your inbox.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1Japanese quail: The bird with weird sperm foam, a post-sex strut and a spot in space history2What are dwarf planets — and how many are there?3AI chatbots oversimplify scientific studies and gloss over critical details — the newest models are especially guilty4Spacecraft carrying cannabis and human remains crashes into the ocean5Why are men taller than women, on average?
Star-shaped brain cells may underpin the brain's massive memory storage By Manuela Callari published 9 June 25 A new machine learning model shows that star-shaped brain cells may be responsible for the brain's memory capacity, and someday, it could inspire advances in AI and Alzheimer's research.
What is alkaline water, and does it have any benefits? By Manuela Callari published 26 January 25 Despite the health claims surrounding alkaline water, scientific evidence suggests its purported benefits may be overhyped.
