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NOVA

1974Returning SeriesNext: Feb 25 9pm ET53 Seasons1017 Episodes7.0TMDB
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PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and technology, and highlights the people involved in scientific pursuits.

Season 40 · Episode 7

Decoding Neanderthals

Aired Jan 9, 2013at 9PM·55m

Examining evidence about Neanderthals that sheds light on the hominids, which died off some 30,000 years ago. Included: geneticist Svante Pääbo's 2010 reconstruction of the Neanderthal genome, which posits that modern humans and Neanderthals interbred at some point in the distant past.

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When did NOVA Season 40 Episode 7 air?

NOVA Season 40 Episode 7 aired on January 9, 2013 at 9 PM ET.

How long is NOVA Season 40 Episode 7?

This episode runs for approximately 55 minutes.

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