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Cocaine receptor found in brain could lead to new addiction treatments

Scientists at Johns Hopkins have identified a previously unknown mechanism of cocaine’s activity in the brain, which could open new types of treatment for addiction to the drug. Intriguingly, it seems to work differently in male and female mice.

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Dropping acidity raised as an overlooked culprit in Alzheimer’s disease

Much research into Alzheimer's focuses on the buildup of brain plaques as a primary cause, but the case is far from closed, particularly in the eyes of scientists at NYU who have shown how declining acidity levels in lysosomes might play key part.

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Reusable hypersonic rocket sled recovered after Mach 5+ run

For the first time, the US Air Force has successfully recovered a reusable rocket sled traveling at hypersonic speed. The test in late March was part of the USAF's Hypersonic Sled Recovery project and saw the sled reach 5.6 times the speed of sound.

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Review: 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 in diesel is a best-of-both-worlds

The world of heavy-duty trucks is full of extreme capabilities, such as those of Chevrolet's 2022 Silverado 2500. It's a pickup truck in the 3/4-ton arena that can tow up to 18,500 lb (8,391 kg), and is offered in a variety of configurations.

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