Bat Superpowers | Full Documentary | NOVA | PBS

Could the source of the deadliest viruses hold the secret to a healthier and longer life? (Premiered September 15, 2021) Official website: https://to.pbs.org/3JtWoWz | #novapbs Bats have been implicated in deadly epidemics such as COVID-19 and Ebola, yet scientists are discovering evidence that they may hold a key to a longer and healthier life. From caves in Thailand and Texas to labs around the globe, NOVA meets the scientists who are decoding the superpowers of the bat. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 03:55 Do Bats Carry Viruses? 19:14 Bats’ Strong Immune Systems 24:59 How Fast Can Bats Fly? 38:55 Anti-Inflammatory and Anti-Aging Properties of Bats 50:55 Conclusion © 2021 WGBH Educational Foundation All rights reserved This program was produced by GBH, which is solely responsible for its content. This program is made possible by viewers like you. Support your local PBS station here: https://pbs.org/donate/ Enjoy full episodes of your favorite PBS shows anytime, anywhere with the free PBS app: https://to.pbs.org/2QbtzhR 📰 Stay up to date on the latest science discoveries, full episodes, articles, videos, and more by signing up for NOVA's newsletter here: https://to.pbs.org/4brCC7Y 🛍️ Shop official NOVA 50th anniversary merch: https://nova-shop.org/ 🎙️ Watch our podcast, Particles of Thought:    • Particles of Thought   Or listen wherever you get your podcasts! #bats #naturedocumentary #covid19 Did bats cause covid, bat anatomy, horseshoe bats, bat documentary, humans and bats, bat disease, telomeres and aging Follow on social for more NOVA content Twitter:   / novapbs   Instagram:   / novapbs   TikTok:   / novapbs   PBS Facebook:   / pbs   X:   / pbs   Instagram:   / pbs   YouTube:    / pbs   TikTok:   / pbs   Shop: https://shop.pbs.org/