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1 online resource (streaming video file) (51 min. 22 sec.) ; 308209592 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, 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.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. (From Australia) (Documentary Series) (Part 3 of 3) PG CC Follow the conversation on Twitter: #Uranium #U238 |
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Closed captioning in English |
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Broadcast 2015-08-23 at 20:35:00 |
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Classification: PG |
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Cancer -- Treatment.
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Nuclear reactors -- Shielding (Radiation)
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Uranium -- Physiological effect.
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Uranium -- Research.
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Discovery & exploration.
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Japan -- Fukushima-ken.
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Ukraine -- Chornobyl'.
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Streaming video
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Fimeri, Wain, director
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Muller, Derek, host
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