Uranium saves lives, treats cancer and brings hope to millions. Season 1 3m 7s the uranium atom has the largest naturally occurring nucleus on earth 92 protons and usually 146. I am just now getting caught up on all the things i recorded on my dvr this summer and came across a great two part special on the history of uranium called twisting the dragons tail. Muller embarks on an epic journey across the globe to explain the fascinating.
From its creation in an exploding star to its deployment in nuclear weapons, nuclear power, and nuclear medicine, uranium, twisting the dragons tail is a journey across nine countries and more than a century of stories to discover the rock that made the modern world. Uranium twisting the dragons tail uranium twisting the dragons tail. Uranium twisting dragons tail part video dailymotion. Unlike many efforts on similar topics, this one is worth watching. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central. The project received investment from film victoria in march 2014. Uranium was also a promise of clean limitless power. Derek muller unlocks the mysteries of uranium, one of the earths. Uranium twisting the dragons tail is an australian made series, an epic journey through nine countries and over a century of stories. Uranium twisting the dragons tail 2015 part 2 the extraordinary, untold story of uranium. More correctly, its an ore of uranium, a rock, which contains many different minerals one or more of which contains the element uranium. Twisting the dragons tail lauren mcewan, the washington post get on it, its one of the best science documentaries weve seen in a long time. Jul 15, 2015 uranium is forged in the explosion of a star some six billion years ago.
The film takes viewers through place and time, touching on the. Twisting the dragons tail s1 ep3 uranium saves lives, treats cancer and brings hope to millions. Two of them explode their conventional charge and due to the strong wind. Verne gay, newsday tv highlights physicist derek muller breaks down uranium s history and secrets in uranium. Part 1 and part 2 are available to view on demand with kpbs. Novas uranium twisting the dragons tail atomic insights. Width in pixels px height in pixels px copied to your clipboard unable to copy. Popular videos uranium twisting the dragons tail youtube. Uranium is woven into the fabric of our earth, still crackling with the energy of that exploding star.
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Episode 2 unlock the mysteries of uranium, one of the earths most controversial elements, with host and physicist dr. The use of uranium at the conclusion of world war ii ushered in the atomic age. He is also a brave man one part of the documentary includes a visit to the. Uranium is a unique element, used in research, medicine, space travel, and of course weapons. Derek muller to unlock the mysteries of uranium, one of earths most controversial elements. 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. The third episode, which was aired in australia only, presents uranium as part of. An interesting and entertaining lesson about the history of uranium, the element that became the fuel for nuclear bombs and nuclear reactors. Dr derek muller is a great science communicator i would regard him in the same league as carl sagan. The proposition that in our energyhungry, warming world, uranium both tempts with unbelievable power and threatens all life on earth is explored. It was produced by gene pool productions for pbs and sbs and premiered on both networks in late july and august 2015.
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In northern australia the indigenous people have ancient stories for the place where the uranium is found. Part science, part history and all epic adventure discover the untold story of the most wondrous and terrifying rock on earth. Fourthgeneration reactors are basically theoretical at this point, yet twisting the dragons tail gives the impression that a safe nuclear reactor that eats atomic waste is just on the. Jan 11, 2016 the third and final episode purports that uranium saves lives, treats cancer and brings hope to millions with a promise of clean, limitless power. Derek muller visits chernobyl and fukushima, where major nuclear disasters have occurred. Sep 04, 2015 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. It was produced by gene pool productions for pbs and sbs and premiered on both networks in late july and august 2015 the series was conceived, created, written and directed by wain fimeri, was shot in nine countries and is presented by derek muller. On july 29, 2015, a week before the august 6 commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the atomic bombing of hiroshima, pbs public broadcast system in the us aired a documentary titled uranium twisting the dragons tail. Best nuclear films international uranium film festival. In a remarkable and haunting journey, dr derek muller takes us to chernobyl and fukushima, where uranium became a nightmare. Part 2 see how uranium has shaped the past and will change the future. Derek muller as he explores the controversial element uranium. A two part 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. The third and final episode purports that uranium saves lives, treats cancer and brings hope to millions with a promise of clean, limitless power.
Part science and part history, its an adventure brought to life by an exciting new personality in television science. Derek muller unlocks the mysteries of uranium, one of the earth s most controversial elements. Derek muller to unlock the mysteries of uranium, one of the earths most controversial elements. Youve just tried to add this video to your watchlist so you can watch it later. Uranium is forged in the explosion of a star some six billion years ago. Stream uranium twisting the dragon s tail, a playlist by dale cornelius from desktop or your mobile device. Please click the link below to receive your verification email. Verne gay, newsday tv highlights physicist derek muller breaks down uraniums history and secrets inuranium. Dont miss pick uranium twisting the dragon by klrntv. Jul 27, 2015 watch part one of the series at us only. Twisting the dragon s tail lauren mcewan, the washington post get on it, it s one of the best science documentaries weve seen in a long time.
Muller embarks on an epic journey across the globe to explain the fascinating details of uraniums birth and longevity. Dr derek muller visits chernobyl and fukushima, where uranium became a nightmare. Technicalities aside, im looking forward to this documentary. See how uranium has shaped the past and will change the future. Uranium, twisting the dragons tail dvddownload programs.
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