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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.

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Ultimate Cruise Ship
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53:09
Join pioneering shipbuilders as they embark on a feat of maritime engineering.
School of the Future
1:53:34
How can the science of learning help us rethink the future of education for all children?
Bombing Hitler's Supergun
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53:49
Discover how Allied forces conspired to destroy one of Hitler’s most diabolical weapons.
Iceman Reborn
53:32
Watch as Otzi, a 5000-year-old mummy, is brought to life and preserved with 3D modeling.
Inside Einstein's Mind
53:07
Retrace the thought experiments that inspired his theory on the nature of reality.
Making North America: Life
53:35
How did massive volcanic eruptions, inland seas, and land bridges pave the way for life?
Making North America: Origins
53:35
Experience the colossal geologic forces that shaped our continent over 3 billion years.
At the Edge of Space
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52:52
Can scientists unravel the mysterious phenomena that lurk between Earth and space?
Manhunt—Boston Bombers
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53:10
Which technologies worked in the race to track down the men behind the marathon attack?
Mind of a Rampage Killer
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52:53
Can science help us understand why some people commit horrific acts of mass murder?
Building Pharaoh's Chariot
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52:52
A team uncovers the advanced engineering behind an ancient Egyptian war machine.
Decoding Neanderthals
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53:10
Shared DNA reveals a deep connection with our long-vanished human cousins.
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