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Exploring Our World | September 2024

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NOVA
EAGLE POWER
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 8 PM

Eagles dominate the skies. But what makes these predators so special? 

Researchers study one special bird — and stunning up-close footage reveals her exceptional strength, eyesight, and fl ying skills. With intimate access to a new bald eagle family, NOVA takes you into the nest to witness the drama of chicks struggling to survive.

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  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Fri, 09/13/2024 @ 4:00 AM
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NOVAEagle Power Preview
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Follow eagles from the nest to the skies to see what makes these predators so remarkable.

Secrets of the DeadPreview | The Sunken Basilica
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Explore the sunken remains of an early Christian basilica in western Turkey.

SECRETS OF THE DEAD
THE SUNKEN BASILICA
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 9 PM

Uncover the sunken remains of a 4th-century basilica in Turkey. Submerged beneath the waters of Lake Iznik for hundreds of years, the church could reveal crucial insights into the early days of Christianity. Join a team of international researchers as they travel back through time — and grapple with Turkey’s many earthquakes, which could sink the structure deeper at any moment.

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SECRETS OF THE DEAD: THE SUNKEN BASILICA  is available on PBS | Passport
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NOVA
EINSTEIN’S QUANTUM RIDDLE
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 8 PM

Einstein called it “spooky action at a distance,” but today quantum entanglement is poised to revolutionize technology from computers to cryptography. NOVA follows a ground-breaking experiment in the Canary Islands to use quasars at opposite ends of the universe to once and for all settle remaining questions.

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NOVA: EINSTEIN’S QUANTUM RIDDLE  is available on PBS | Passport 
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NOVAEinstein's Quantum Riddle Preview
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Join scientists as they grab light from across the universe to prove quantum entanglement.

Secrets of the DeadPreview | Jurassic Fortunes
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Discover the world of dinosaur fossil collecting, an unusual hobby with a growing market.

SECRETS OF THE DEAD
JURASSIC FORTUNES
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 9 PM

Discover the world of dinosaur collecting, a controversial hobby with a
booming market. Hear perspectives on the fossil trade from private collectors,
paleontologists, and others, as "Big John" — the largest Triceratops fossil ever
found — is assembled in Italy and auctioned in France.

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SECRETS OF THE DEAD: JURASSIC FORTUNES  is available on PBS | Passport
(an added WTVP member benefit)