Bat Superpowers
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Thu, Aug 22 3:00 P.M. NH Explore (11.2)  

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: 54 minutes and 2 seconds

Episode Number: 4810

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Thu, Aug 22 3:00 P.M. Bat Superpowers     NH Explore (11.2)
Fri, Aug 23 3:00 A.M. Bat Superpowers     NH Explore (11.2)
Sat, Aug 24 1:00 P.M. Bat Superpowers     NH Explore (11.2)
Sun, Aug 25 3:00 A.M. Bat Superpowers     NH Explore (11.2)
Sun, Aug 25 10:00 P.M. Bat Superpowers     NH Explore (11.2)
Mon, Aug 26 2:00 A.M. Bat Superpowers     NH Explore (11.2)

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