Uranium - Episode 1 of 3
Uranium: Twisting the Dragon's Tail
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51m
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.
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Uranium - Episode 2 of 3
In Northern Australia the indigenous people have ancient stories for the place where the uranium is found. They say a great creation spirit sleeps underground, and disturbing this spirit will unleash disaster. Dr Derek Muller takes us on a remarkable journey to see how from the ashes of Hiroshima...
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Uranium - Episode 3 of 3
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 temp...
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