Uranium: Twisting the Dragon's Tail
A stunning new documentary series exploring the incredible story of uranium, from its creation in an exploding star to its deployment in nuclear weapons, nuclear power, and nuclear medicine. It’s a journey across nine countries and more than a century of stories, to discover the rock that made the modern world. It’s part science, part history, and all epic adventure. Join physicist and YouTube phenomenon Dr. Derek Muller as he reveals the untold story of the most wondrous and terrifying rock on Earth.
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URANIUM - Twisting the Dragon’s Tail
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1.The Rock that Became a Bomb
09-08-201551mAt the turn of the 20th century uranium is virtually unknown and basically worthless. Dr Derek Muller shows how, in just a single generation, it became the most desirable and terri...
2.The Rock that Changed the World
16-08-201551mBorn from the collapse of a star, uranium has brought hope, progress and destruction. It has revolutionized society, from medicine to warfare.
- Ep 3
3.The Rock in Our Future
23-08-201551mUranium saves lives, treats cancer and brings hope to millions. Uranium was also a promise of clean limitless power. In a remarkable and haunting journey, Dr Derek Muller takes us...
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