This is solid science reporting. Researchers at the University of Gothenburg published a peer-reviewed study in Scientific Reports showing that common human painkillers (aspirin and lidocaine) reduced pain responses in Norway lobsters exposed to electric shocks — specifically reducing or eliminating tail-flipping, a known stress behavior. The finding supports growing evidence that crustaceans experience pain, which matters because several countries have already banned live boiling on welfare grounds and are exploring humane alternatives like stunning. The article cites the lead researcher directly and includes important caveats about needing more research on the best humane methods.