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Sleepy cells and insect stings: The pain discoveries of 2023

Throughout 2023, researchers have looked at pain, especially chronic pain, and its molecular mechanisms, in an effort to find new, targeted ways to effectively resolve the complex condition. We present this year’s top discoveries in pain research.

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Pets may slow age-related cognitive decline in those living alone

A study has found that, for older adults living alone, owning a pet was linked to slower rates of decline in some aspects of cognition and may completely offset the association between living alone, a recognized dementia risk, and cognitive decline.

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Novel helmet liner 30 times better at stopping concussions

Researchers have developed a new, lightweight foam made from carbon nanotubes that, when used as a helmet liner, absorbed the kinetic energy caused by an impact almost 30 times better than liners currently used in US military helmets.

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Vibrating pill treats obesity by tricking stomach into feeling full

The stomach signals the brain to say when you’ve had enough to eat – although we ignore it at the holidays. MIT scientists have found a way to hijack that mechanism with a vibrating pill that can help reduce appetite and potentially treat obesity.

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Pop-up SUVs to camp-on ebikes: Most impressive tiny campers of 2023

This year saw more than its fair share of mini- and micro-campers, ranging from small-but-spacious all-electric MPV campers to airline-compatible camper kits ready to travel the world. Here's a look at our favorite tiny motor vehicle campers of 2023.

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