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Nova | October 2022

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Explore our the world of science as only NOVA can, with new episodes about Notre Dame, computers and crime, magic mushrooms and a beautiful but destructive fish.

NOVA:
ENDING HIV IN AMERICA – NEW!
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 8 PM

Almost 40 years after the discovery of HIV could we be on the verge of ending the AIDS epidemic in America? How did scientists tackle one of the most elusive deadly viruses to ever infect humans? Can innovative drugs bring new infections to zero?

 

  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Wed, 10/05/2022 @ 8 PM
  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Thu, 10/06/2022 @ 12 AM
  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Thu, 10/06/2022 @ 12 PM
  • WTVP-WORLD 47.3 - Tue, 10/11/2022 @ 6 PM
  • WTVP-WORLD 47.3 - Tue, 10/11/2022 @ 11 PM
  • WTVP-WORLD 47.3 - Wed, 10/12/2022 @ 7 AM

NOVA:
COMPUTERS V. CRIME – NEW!
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 8 PM

Across the country, artificial intelligence is helping inform decisions about policing and criminal sentencing. This timely investigation digs into the hidden biases, privacy risks and design flaws of this controversial technology.

 

  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Wed, 10/12/2022 @ 8 PM
  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Thu, 10/13/2022 @ 12 AM
  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Thu, 10/13/2022 @ 12 PM

NOVA:
CAN PSYCHEDELICS CURE? – NEW!
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 8 PM

Mind-altering drugs — or psychedelics — have been used for thousands of years. Scientists are discovering their potential for profoundly positive clinical impacts, helping patients struggling with afflictions like addiction and depression.

  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Wed, 10/19/2022 @ 8 PM
  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Thu, 10/20/2022 @ 12 AM
  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Thu, 10/20/2022 @ 12 PM

NOVA:
OCEAN INVADERS – NEW!
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 8 PM

Lionfish — long prized in home aquariums — have invaded the Atlantic. Dive deep with host Danni Washington to investigate what makes the lionfish such a successful invasive species, how it’s wreaking havoc and what can be done about it.

 

  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Wed, 10/26/2022 @ 8 PM
  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Thu, 10/27/2022 @ 12 AM
  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Thu, 10/27/2022 @ 12 PM