Discoveries

Good morning, Science Enthusiasts!

Have you ever wondered if your daily omega-3 fish oil supplements could be doing more than just keeping your heart healthy? Turns out, it might be influencing your behavior too.

Roughly one in 13 American adults regularly takes omega-3-rich fish oil supplements. These supplements contain omega-3 fatty acids that play a crucial role in brain function.

Previous research has suggested that poor nutrition could be a risk factor for aggressive or violent behavior. So, could omega-3 supplements help reduce these problematic behaviors?

A new study involving 3,918 participants found that omega-3 supplementation led to an average 22 percent reduction in aggressive behavior.

We want to hear from you! Have you noticed any changes in your mood or behavior since starting omega-3? Share your experiences with us.

In other celestial news, NASA researchers discovered a tiny moon orbiting the asteroid “Dinkinesh.” 

See you on Monday, and until next time, stay curious! 🔭

Sonal Nain is a Newsletter Producer at Newsweek based in London, UK. You can get in touch with Sonal by emailing [email protected], or on X @SonalNain4.

OUT OF THIS WORLD

Exploring space

Mystery of Unique Double Moon Shines Light on Planet Formation

An asteroid floating in our solar system has been discovered to have a weird and unique double moon—and it might just change the way we think about how planets form. The asteroid—officially titled "Dinkinesh" but nicknamed "Dinky"—was found to have a tiny moon orbiting it when NASA's Lucy spacecraft flew past it in November 2023. However, subsequent data revealed that the moon consists of two moons stuck together, marking the first time such a system has been observed around an asteroid. Now, a new paper in the journal Nature has revealed how this moon—known as a contact binary—may have formed, shedding light on how celestial bodies interact. Find out more details about it.

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LAB NOTES

Top science news across disciplines

Technology: The future of touch screens might allow you to feel things through the screen. Scientists have developed new deformable touch screen technology named DeformIO. Under the force applied by the user's fingers, the surface becomes softer or "stiffer.” Learn more about this revolutionary future of touch screens.
Immunity: Gardening is good for you, and it's not just because it keeps you physically active. According to new research, growing plants can boost your immune system, and you don't even need to have a garden to see these benefits. Here’s how.
Research: Scientists have made a breakthrough in our understanding of Alzheimer's disease, opening up new avenues toward future treatments. Discover more about this study.
Health: A study has identified beneficial compounds in orange peels that could help reduce the risk of heart disease, which is one of the most common causes of death globally. See the benefits.
Food safety alert: DNA-damaging chemicals could be lurking in your favorite sweet treats, a new study has found. The unmistakable taste of chocolate results from a chemical cocktail of different flavors that emerge during the cocoa roasting process. Among these are a class of molecules called α,β-unsaturated carbonyls. Learn more. — compiled by Sonal Nain, newsletter producer

RARE FINDS

Exploring paleontology

'Rare' Florida Fossil Find Resolves Evolutionary Mystery

An exceptionally rare porcupine fossil skeleton found in Florida has helped to resolve a long-standing evolutionary mystery. The research, published in the journal Current Biology, sheds new light on the evolutionary history of North American porcupines. The origin of North American porcupines has long been the subject of debate among scientists. See the latest findings.