Uranium: Twisting the Dragon's Tail

2015

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EP1 The Rock that Became a Bomb Aug 09, 2015

At 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 terrifying rock on earth.

EP2 The Rock that Changed the World Aug 16, 2015

Born from the collapse of a star, uranium has brought hope, progress and destruction. It has revolutionized society, from medicine to warfare.

EP3 The Rock in Our Future Aug 23, 2015

Uranium 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 to Chernobyl and Fukushima, where uranium became a nightmare. In our energy hungry, warming world, uranium both tempts with unbelievable power and threatens all life on earth. Destroyer and saviour, dream and nightmare: the extraordinary paradox of uranium.
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Released: 09 August 2015 Ended
Producted By: Genepool Productions
Country: Australia
Budget: 0
Revenue: 0
Official Website: http://video.pbs.org/program/uranium-twisting-dragons-tail/
Synopsis

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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