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NOVA Season 50

Lee and Liza's Family Tree

Season 50 Episode 18
53:30
When Whales Could Walk

When Whales Could Walk

Season 51 Episode 1
53:31
Easter Island Origins

Easter Island Origins

Season 51 Episode 2
53:17
Building the Eiffel Tower

Building the Eiffel Tower

Season 51 Episode 3
53:29
Hunt for the Oldest DNA

Hunt for the Oldest DNA

Season 51 Episode 4
53:10
A.I. Revolution

A.I. Revolution

Season 51 Episode 5
53:30
Great American Eclipse

Great American Eclipse

Season 51 Episode 6
53:34
Secrets in Your Data

Secrets in Your Data

Season 51 Episode 7
53:40
Decoding the Universe: Cosmos

Decoding the Universe: Cosmos

Season 51 Episode 8
53:38
Solar System: Storm Worlds

Solar System: Storm Worlds

Season 51 Episode 9
53:34
Solar System: Strange Worlds

Solar System: Strange Worlds

Season 51 Episode 10
53:34
Solar System: Volcano Worlds

Solar System: Volcano Worlds

Season 51 Episode 11
53:34
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The Battle to Beat Malaria

Season 50 Episode 17

Are scientists on the verge of a breakthrough in the fight against malaria, one of humanity’s oldest and most devastating plagues? Follow researchers as they develop and test a promising new vaccine on a quest to save millions of lives.

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Monday Nov 3, 10:00 PM PST on PBS SoCal Encore
Wednesday Nov 5, 4:00 AM PST on PBS SoCal Encore
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Saturday Nov 8, 9:00 PM PST on PBS SoCal Encore
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