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It is an element that has profoundly shaped the past, will change the future, and will exist long after humans have left the earth. Uranium twisting the dragons tail is a stunning threepart 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. Twisting the dragons tail on pbs michael morgan sat, 08222015 20. A new 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. This is the extraordinary, untold story of uranium. Visitors of subtitlesbank have given a rating of 8. May 16, 2018 in northern australia the indigenous people have ancient stories for the place where the uranium is found. Uranium twisting the dragons tail is a new documentary series exploring the incredible story of uranium, from its creation in an exploding star to its deployment in nuclear weapons, nuclear. Uranium twisting the dragons tail is a stunning new documentary series exploring the incredible story of uranium, from its creation in an exploding star to its deployment in nuclear. But i am way nerdingout to knitpick like this all of these stories cannot be covered in 2 hours of video.
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Born from the collapse of a star, uranium has brought hope, progress and destruction. Uranium has since been utilized as a source of energy as well as in cancer treatment. Aug 11, 2015 uranium twisting dragons tail full show episode veritasium. Jul, 2015 a new 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. Uranium twisting the dragons tail uranium twisting the dragons tail. This video contains content from pbs, who has blocked it in your country on grounds. Unlock the mysteries of uranium, one of the earths most controversial. More correctly, it s an ore of uranium, a rock, which contains many different minerals one or more of which contains the element uranium. Jun 03, 2015 uranium twisting the dragons tail is a stunning new documentary series exploring the incredible story of uranium, from its creation in an exploding star to its deployment in nuclear. Derek muller visits chernobyl and fukushima, where major nuclear disasters have occurred. A week or so before the 70th anniversary of the atomic bombing of hiroshima, i watched a curious documentary on pbs.
I have included some recommendations below for shorter segments. Muller embarks on an epic journey across the globe to explain the fascinating details of uraniums birth and longevity. A painting on a rock warned of a sickness that would be contracted by disturbing stones in the area. In northern australia the indigenous people have ancient stories for the place where the uranium is found. Finally, the play on the phrase tickling the dragons tail and the deaths of louis slotin and harry daghlian to which the phrase relates was not covered in the series. The discoveries of scientists such as marie curie, ernest rutherford and albert einstein unlock the secrets of the uranium atom, and allow us to peer into the. Australianborn physicist dr derek muller unleashes a historians passion for detail and a physicists understanding of science to tell the incredible story of the rock that shaped the modern. You may want to use it in shorter segments, or have it available for substitute teacher use. Twisting the dragons tail is a 2015 pbs series narrated by dr. Screen australia opens in new window film victoria. Jul 15, 2015 uranium is forged in the explosion of a star some six billion years ago. I felt this documentary was excellent in explaining the history, benefits, and dangers of uranium. Technicalities aside, im looking forward to this documentary.
Twisting the dragon s tail is a twopart program that provides a fascinating journey through the complex history of the most controversial substance on earth. Derek muller on a global adventure to reveal the cultural, scientific, and natural history of the most wondrous and terrifying rock on earth. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comic con sundance film. Stream uranium twisting the dragons tail, a playlist by dale cornelius from desktop or your mobile device.
Join us on a global adventure, to reveal the cultural, scientific and natural history of the most wondrous and terrifying rock on earth. Uranium twisting the dragons tail is a television documentary series about uranium, its history, and its uses. Twisting the dragons tail is a twopart program that. My key disagreement with uranium twisting the dragons tail comes near the end of episode 2 when muller provides a summary of his journey. Muller embarks on an epic journey across the globe to explain the fascinating details of uranium s birth and longevity.
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Subtitles of different languages may be downloaded for free as a. Verne gay, newsday tv highlights physicist derek muller breaks down uraniums history and secrets in uranium. Dr derek muller is a great science communicator i would regard him in the same league as carl sagan. Derek muller visits a radon spa in the czech republic to take a radioactive bath.
Uranium twisting dragons tail part video dailymotion. An engaging, entertaining and informative documentary about the history and development of uranium, nuclear energy, and the atomic bomb. Jun 17, 2015 uranium is a unique element, used in research, medicine, space travel, and of course weapons. The film takes viewers through place and time, touching on the. Twisting the dragon s tail tv series 2015 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Novas uranium twisting the dragons tail atomic insights.