Nova

Bat Superpowers

Season 48, Episode 10 of 19

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.

Previously Aired

Day
Time
Channel
9/15/2021
9 p.m.
9/16/2021
2 a.m.
9/17/2021
2 p.m.
9/19/2021
7 a.m.
8/9/2023
10 p.m.
8/10/2023
3 a.m.
8/11/2023
3 p.m.
8/13/2023
8 a.m.
8/15/2023
9 p.m.
8/16/2023
4 a.m.
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