nova -
Bat Superpowers

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.

Episode Duration: 56 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 4810

No future air times were found for this episode.

Watch Nova - Clips, Episodes & Previews

NOVA Universe Revealed: Alien Worlds Preview

Edible Insects

Insects Make Protein More Efficiently Than Mammals

Future Broadcast times for "Nova": (show all)

Wed, Oct 27	9:00 P.M.	NOVA Universe Revealed: Age of Stars
Thu, Oct 28	1:00 A.M.	NOVA Universe Revealed: Age of Stars
Thu, Oct 28	4:00 A.M.	NOVA Universe Revealed: Age of Stars
Thu, Oct 28	1:00 P.M.	NOVA Universe Revealed: Age of Stars
Thu, Oct 28	7:00 P.M.	NOVA Universe Revealed: Age of Stars
Fri, Oct 29	12:00 A.M.	NOVA Universe Revealed: Age of Stars
Fri, Oct 29	5:00 A.M.	NOVA Universe Revealed: Age of Stars
Fri, Oct 29	8:00 A.M.	NOVA Universe Revealed: Age of Stars
Sat, Oct 30	1:00 P.M.	NOVA Universe Revealed: Age of Stars
Sun, Oct 31	4:00 A.M.	NOVA Universe Revealed: Age of Stars
Sun, Oct 31	2:00 P.M.	NOVA Universe Revealed: Age of Stars
Sun, Oct 31	9:00 P.M.	NOVA Universe Revealed: Age of Stars
Wed, Nov 3	9:00 P.M.	NOVA Universe Revealed: Milky Way
Thu, Nov 4	1:00 A.M.	NOVA Universe Revealed: Milky Way
Thu, Nov 4	4:00 A.M.	NOVA Universe Revealed: Milky Way