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1 online resource (streaming video file) (51 min. 46 sec.) ; 308944687 bytes |
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Twisting the Dragon's Tail tells the incredible story of the rock that shaped the modern world. From its creation in an exploding star before Earth existed, to its deployment in nuclear weapons, nuclear power and nuclear medicine, this three-part series reveals how, in a single generation, uranium went from something virtually unknown to becoming the most desirable and terrifying rock on Earth.The series is presented by Australian-born, Canadian-raised physicist Dr Derek Muller, creator of the hit YouTube science channel Veritasium. Throughout his journey, which includes ventures through nine countries, Derek unleashes a historian's passion for detail, a physicist's understanding of science, and a journalist's instinct to uncover a fresh look at this controversial subject and reveal a complex, poignant story.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. Derek takes us on a remarkable journey to see how from the ashes of Hiroshima, uranium promised a new age. The same power that destroyed the city will be harnessed to generate limitless energy and treat cancer. We had tickled the nuclear dragon, woken the spirit beneath the Earth, and disaster was waiting. (From Australia) (Documentary Series) (Part 2 of 3) PG (A) CCFollow the conversation on Twitter: #Uranium #U238 |
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Closed captioning in English |
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Broadcast 2015-08-16 at 20:35:00 |
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Classification: PG |
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Atomic bomb -- Blast effect.
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Atomic bomb -- Physiological effect.
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Cancer -- Treatment.
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Radioactivity.
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Uranium.
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Uranium -- Safety measures.
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Japan -- Hiroshima-shi.
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Streaming video
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Fimeri, Wain, director
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Muller, Derek, host
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