Uranium: Twisting the Dragon's Tail

Host and physicist Dr. Derek Muller unlocks the mysteries of uranium, one of the Earths most controversial elements.

2015 HD 51min Australia English

Derek Muller

Documentary

physics nuclear weapons nuclear power plant physicist nuclear power uranium

S1E1 - The Rock that Became a Bomb 2015-08-09

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.

S1E2 - The Rock that Changed the World 2015-08-16

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

S1E3 - The Rock in Our Future 2015-08-23

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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