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Derek muller visits chernobyl and fukushima, where major nuclear disasters. It has revolutionized society, from medicine to warfare. Finally, the play on the phrase tickling the dragons tail and the deaths of louis slotin and harry daghlian to which the phrase relates was not covered in the series. Uranium twisting the dragons tail is 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. Unlike many efforts on similar topics, this one is worth watching. We want to hear what you have to say but need to verify your email. Uranium twisting the dragons tail02the rock that changed the world. Join us on a global adventure, to reveal the cultural, scientific and natural history of the most wondrous and terrifying rock on earth. Part 2 see how uranium has shaped the past and will change the future. Uranium is forged in the explosion of a star some six billion years ago. Reviewed in the united kingdom on 28 february 2019. Muller embarks on an epic journey across the globe to explain the fascinating details of uraniums birth and longevity.
Verne gay, newsday tv highlights physicist derek muller breaks down uranium s history and secrets in uranium. More correctly, its an ore of uranium, a rock, which contains many different minerals one or more of which contains the element uranium. 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. Uranium twisting the dragons tail dvd,2015 marks the 70th anniversary of the most profound change in the history of human enterprise. Width in pixels px height in pixels px copied to your clipboard unable to copy. The great power that is unleashed in waking the dragon also involves great risks. I have included some recommendations below for shorter segments. Travel into the radioactive basement of pripyat hospital in the chernobyl exclusion zone. The use of uranium at the conclusion of world war ii ushered in the atomic age.
Pdf download twisting the lions tail american anglophobia between the world wars read online. Uranium is woven into the fabric of our earth, still crackling with the energy of that exploding star. Derek muller part 1 the veritassium guy ways to watch it outside the us in comments. Using computergenerated dragons as a metaphor for daughter isotopes, the episode shows how uranium turns into lead in the process of radioactive decay. Twisting the dragons tail returns to oeta january 11. Jun 17, 2015 uranium is a unique element, used in research, medicine, space travel, and of course weapons. Uranium twisting the dragons tail born in the death of a star. It is an element that has profoundly shaped the past, will change the future, and will exist long after humans have left the earth. Uranium does this all by itself, spontaneously and naturally.
Twisting the dragon s tale is an actionpacked journey to explore the most dangerous, wondrous, and controversial rock on earth. Jan 19, 2015 uranium twisting the dragons tail is written and directed by wain fimeri and developed and produced with support from sbs australia, film victoria and screen australia. More correctly, it s an ore of uranium, a rock, which contains many different minerals one or more of which contains the element uranium. Derek muller unlocks the mysteries of uranium, one of the earths most. Uranium twisting the dragons tail is a stunning new documentary series exploring the incredible story of uranium, from its creation in an exploding star to its deployment in nuclear. It shows so much as to what has happened during mans brief time on this beautiful planet, or rather what man has done to such a beautiful creation. Aug 11, 2015 uranium twisting dragons tail full show episode veritasium. 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. Part science and part history, its an adventure brought to life by an exciting new personality in television science.
Derek muller as he travels to russia, japan, north america, europe, and australia to explore the vast world of this fascinating element. 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. Muller embarks on a journey across the globe to explain the fascinating details of. Uranium twisting the dragons tail is a stunning threepart 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. Uranium twisting dragons tail part video dailymotion. Uranium spits out pieces of itself and when it does it no longer has 92 protons, its become a completely different element. Derek muller introduces uranium and its use throughout history. Verne gay, newsday tv highlights physicist derek muller breaks down uraniums history and secrets inuranium.
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Uranium, originally sourced from pitchblende, became the subject of intense scientific study. Uranium twisting the dragons tail is a new documentary series exploring the incredible story of. Uranium twisting the dragons tail by dale cornelius. Jul 17, 2015 uranium spits out pieces of itself and when it does it no longer has 92 protons, its become a completely different element. Derek muller unlocks the mysteries of uranium, one of the earths most controversial elements. Twisting the dragon s tail tv series 2015 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Uranium was forged in the explosion of a star some six billion years ago. 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 all events. But i am way nerdingout to knitpick like this all of these stories. Born from the collapse of a star, uranium has brought hope, progress, and destruction.
Its energy transforms dna and shapes the very nature of what it means to be human. Reviewed in the united kingdom on november 9, 2017. Derek muller unlocks the mysteries of uranium, one of the earth s most controversial elements. Uranium twisting dragons tail full show episode veritasium. Technicalities aside, im looking forward to this documentary.
Uranium twisting the dragons tail 2015 part 2 the extraordinary, untold story of uranium. Please click the link below to receive your verification email. Join physicist and youtube phenomenon dr derek muller as he reveals the untold story of the most wondrous and terrifying rock. Uranium twisting the dragons tail is an australian made series, an epic journey through nine countries and over a century of stories. It was very well written and shows not only the history of uranium but many of the applications in a way that might be very useful to my fellow chemistry teachers.
See how uranium has shaped the past and will change the future. Uranium twisting the dragons tail into pripyat hospital in chernobyl. Jul, 2015 a new 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. Twisting the dragons tail tv series 2015 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
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