AdvertisementSCMP HighlightsChinaScienceOmega-3 could hurt the brain, China scores rare-earth find: 7 science highlights
From China’s new war on deserts to Singapore-based physicist’s big move, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting
1-MIN READ1-MIN ListenSCMPPublished: 1:44pm, 21 May 2026Updated: 2:37pm, 21 May 2026We have put together stories from our coverage on science from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please considersubscribing.
Many older adults are accustomed to taking omega-3 supplements to help protect cognitive function. Photo: Shutterstock
Oral fish oil intake may not improve and could even speed up cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s disease, a research team from China’s Army Medical University has found.
