Uranium: Twisting the Dragon's Tail(TV show/series, 2015)

Name: Uranium: Twisting the Dragon's Tail
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2015
Rating: 3.4

51min per episode | Genre: Documentary

Mini series in 1 season with 3 episodes

Rating: 3.4/5 (with 5 votes)

Uranium – Twisting the Dragon's Tail is a television documentary series about uranium, its history, and its uses. 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. ()

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About Uranium: Twisting the Dragon's Tail

A stunning new 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. It’s a journey across nine countries and more than a century of stories, to discover the rock that made the modern world. It’s part science, part history, and all epic adventure. Join physicist and YouTube phenomenon Dr. Derek Muller as he reveals the untold story of the most wondrous and terrifying rock on Earth.

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URANIUM - Twisting the Dragon’s Tail(Trailer, 1:53)

Uranium: Twisting the Dragon's Tail Seasons and Episodes

08/09/2015Miniseries - 3 episodes

#1 | 08/09/2015The Rock that Became a Bomb

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.

#2 | 08/16/2015The Rock that Changed the World

Born from the collapse of a star, uranium has brought hope, progress and destruction. It has revolutionized society, from medicine to warfare.

#3 | 08/23/2015The Rock in Our Future

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.

Additional Information

Official websites:

video.pbs.org

Production country: Australia

Made by: Genepool Productions

Original language: English (EN)

Spoken languages: English (EN)

Translated into 7 languages: Czech (CS), German (DE), Greek (EL), English (EN), Spanish (ES), French (FR), Hungarian (HU)

Status: Ended

First episode released on: 08/09/2015

Last episode released on: 08/23/2015

Cast: Derek Muller

Producer: Sonya Pemberton

Presenter/Host: Derek Muller

Keywords: uranium, nuclear power, nuclear power plant, physics, nuclear weapons, physicist

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