Imagine slipping into a tranquil space, the soft aroma of essential oils filling the air, as the world outside slowly fades away. For many, this is the sanctuary sought after a long week of work or dealing with chronic pain. In that moment, whether it’s the gentle caress of a Swedish massage or the deep ... Read more

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When faced with pain or discomfort, many turn to massage therapy or chiropractic care to find relief. Understanding the differences between these two approaches is crucial for making an informed decision about which treatment is best for your needs. Understanding Chiropractic Care Chiropractic care focuses on diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal issues, particularly those related to ... Read more

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Amid the countless challenges that healthcare professionals face daily, the pursuit of knowledge often shines as a beacon of hope. For those in the field of urology, attending conferences can be a transformative experience, merging education with the invaluable exchange of ideas. Imagine stepping into a room filled with experts who share the same passion ... Read more

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Jet lag is a common issue for anyone crossing multiple time zones. While various remedies exist, massage therapy stands out as an effective, natural method to help the body adjust and recover. This guide explores how this therapy can be utilized to alleviate the symptoms of jet lag, offering practical tips and techniques that can ... Read more

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Italy offers a broad range of opportunities for healthcare professionals who seek career advancement. Whether you are a nurse, physiotherapist, or lab technician, various resources help you grow and specialize. This guide outlines the top options available, helping you navigate your way to leadership roles or more specialized functions in healthcare. Key Points A master’s ... Read more

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Life gets heavy. Between work, family, and scrolling through endless newsfeeds, people need an escape. But more than that, there’s a craving for something that fills up the heart and calms the mind. Creative outlets do just that, providing more than just a way to pass the time. Let’s get straight into why filling life ... Read more

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As the country’s civil war decimated elephant populations, the proportion of tuskless females rose dramatically. A new study explains why the tuskless trend continued in peacetime.

The exoplanet candidate is about the size of Saturn and located in a Whirlpool galaxy system 28 million light-years from Earth.

The NOVA Universe Revealed Community Outreach Toolkit contains strategies for organizing events around the content of the five-part series as well as examples of hands-on activities and a wide range of multimedia educational resources aligned to the content of each episode.

Here’s how cannabis use became prohibited—and the science of its biological, psychological, and social effects.

An international research team used Hubble, TESS, and other instruments to witness the “Rosetta Stone” of supernovas. Its findings could help astronomers predict when other stars in the universe are about to explode.

As the first-ever “full-scale planetary defense test” to deflect a space rock, the DART mission aims to show that protecting Earth from a hazardous asteroid is possible.

With the upcoming launch of the James Webb Space Telescope, the Hubble era is gradually drawing to a close. Here are some highlights from the countless wonders Hubble has shown us during its 31 years in space.

NASA scientists used a neural network called ExoMiner to examine data from Kepler, increasing the total tally of confirmed exoplanets in the universe.

Not everything that crosses a supermassive black hole’s accretion disc gets spaghettified, astrophysicists say.

Here’s what the largest—and most expensive—infrared space telescope will set its sights on.

High school scientists dazzled us with their innovations—while new studies revealed insights about math mastery and how we can prepare young people for real-world challenges.

Scientific advancements helped humans push through both the pandemic and the atmosphere this year, and a long-awaited visit from some underground insects set the country abuzz.

The debris NASA’s asteroid-touching spacecraft collected could help us learn about the origins of our solar system. But for that to happen, scientists have to protect it from just about everything.

The beloved butterflies had fallen to critical levels in recent years. Experts weigh in on what might be causing their remarkable return.

The underlying cause of multiple sclerosis is not yet known, but Epstein-Barr virus is a possible culprit, Harvard researchers say.

Explore these NOVA resources to better understand the volcanology behind Tonga’s massive undersea eruption in January.

New evidence suggests that the larger system the Gulf Stream is part of is approaching a tipping point that could cause dramatic shifts in global weather patterns.

During a recent study, a group of magpies removed their GPS trackers, astounding their observers. But were the birds actually trying to help each other?

Two hours before asteroid 2022 EB5 entered Earth’s atmosphere, scientists knew exactly when and where the space rock would strike.

As Florida’s seagrass beds die off, manatees are starving. Can the seagrass–and the manatees–make a comeback?

In the 1700s, an enslaved man named Onesimus shared a novel way to stave off smallpox during the Boston epidemic. Here’s his little-told story, and how the Atlantic slave trade and Indigenous medicine influenced early modern science.

Excessive outdoor lighting is deadly to animals and takes a toll on human health and wellbeing, too. But when it comes to large-scale environmental problems, this one may be a relatively easy fix.

The trails through our public lands weren’t designed for wheelchairs, but new wheelchairs are designed for those trails. National Park Service accessibility specialist Quinn Brett wants parks to catch up with wheelchair technology, increasing access to American wilderness.

Archaeologists are working to understand how astronauts really use their space on the ISS—and help improve space habitats of the future.

The Event Horizon Telescope team has captured the first image of Sagittarius A*, the black hole at the center of the Milky Way.

Footprints in New Mexico’s White Sands National Park challenge scientists’ timeline of when humans first came to North America.

Dogs can sniff out disease and analyze new odors even as they exhale. But how?

Exercise could be a powerful defense against Alzheimer’s disease. Three dementia researchers explain how it works.

And why it’s so hard to make blue ones.

Images of five targets include the deepest and sharpest infrared image of the distant universe to date.

How can you identify and overcome biases that hurt you financially? NOVA teamed up with Duke University’s Center for Advanced Hindsight to design the NOVA Financial Lab, a game that breaks down the behavioral science behind financial decision-making.

Mushrooms are remarkably forgiving. Here’s the science of why.

Will a Patagonian cypress in Chile prove older than California’s most elderly bristlecone pine?

Here is how oil and heat can form a durable coating.

Here’s how hot air can “fry” food.

Sixty years ago a teenager’s homemade ice cream raised a surprisingly complicated question: Can hot liquids freeze faster than cold ones?

A parasite that causes the most common form of malaria is evolving to be undetectable by current tests. Some scientists want to zero in on compounds in patients’ breath instead.

Koalas are the only non-primates with fingerprints. How is that possible—and why?

The mission is a test to see if NASA could knock an Earth-bound asteroid off its path, should we ever need to.

Scientists have cured a handful of people of HIV by piggybacking on treatments they received for blood cancer. But does that bring a widespread cure any closer?

We are proud to introduce the 2020—2021 NOVA Science Studio student-producers who covered a wide variety of science stories including fast fashion and sneaker sustainability, as well as the effects of food insecurity and its outsized impact on youth.

The claustrum seems to act as a switchboard, telling different parts of the brain when to turn on and off. But what happens when the switchboard operator steps away?

Venomous lionfish are taking over the Caribbean and the Mediterranean Sea, eating everything in their paths. One solution: handbags and belts.