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In Iowa, bald eagle parents work hard to raise their first two chicks.

It takes 37 days for eagle eggs to incubate.

Watch Baby Eagles Hatch and Grow

Eagles dominate the skies. But what makes these predators so special? Researchers study one special bird—and stunning up-close footage reveals her exceptional strength, eyesight, and flying skills. With intimate access to a new bald eagle family, NOVA takes you into the nest to witness the drama of chicks struggling to survive.

Follow eagles from the nest to the skies to see what makes these predators so remarkable.

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A golden eagle is tasked with finding her handler 1.5 miles away, putting her keen eyesight to the test.

Learn why eagles have the sharpest eyesight of any vertebrate animal.

How Sharp are an Eagle's Eyes?

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Eagles dominate the skies. But what makes these predators so special? Researchers study one special bird—and stunning up-close footage reveals her exceptional strength, eyesight, and flying skills. With intimate access to a new bald eagle family, NOVA takes you into the nest to witness the drama of chicks struggling to survive. (Premiered May 20, 2020)

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Follow eagles from the nest to the skies to see what makes these predators so remarkable.

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NOVA investigates the story of cannabis from the criminalization that has disproportionately harmed communities of color to the latest medical understanding of the plant. What risks does cannabis pose to the developing brain? How much do we know about its potential medical benefits? As cannabis becomes socially accepted, scientists are exploring its long-term health consequences. (Premiered September 29, 2021)Check out a previously recorded panel discussion and audience Q&amp;A featuring experts and producers from "The Cannabis Question" <a href="https://youtu.be/nSTT5RZ_hxA">here</a>.

As state-legalized cannabis spreads, NOVA explores its little-known risks and benefits.

The Cannabis Question

A 2006 composite image from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope and Spitzer Telescope shows the chaos of baby stars in the Orion nebula some 1,500 light-years away. Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/STScI

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.

10 spectacular Hubble Space Telescope images

A statue of Zheng He at the Sam Poo Kong Temple in Java, Indonesia. Image Credit: Budianto Santosa, Shutterstock

In the 1400s, Zheng He sailed thousands of miles around Asia and Africa in ships the size of soccer fields, spreading Chinese innovations like compasses and gunpowder in the process.

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Eagle Power

World's Fastest Animal

Watch Baby Eagles Hatch and Grow

Cat Tales

Dog Tales

What Are Animals Saying?

This Drone Mimics Bird Flight

How Sharp are an Eagle's Eyes?

Animal Espionage

The unlikely journey of an eagle feather

Bird Brain