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Uranium – Twisting the Dragon’s Tail: Part 2

See how uranium has shaped the past and will change the future.

Uranium – Twisting the Dragon’s Tail: Part 1

Follow Dr. Derek Muller as he explores the controversial element — uranium.

About Uranium Twisting the Dragons Tail

Host and physicist Dr. Derek Muller unlocks the mysteries of uranium, one of the Earth's most controversial elements. Born from the collapse of a star, uranium has brought hope, progress, and destruction. It has revolutionized society, from medicine to warfare. It is an element that has profoundly shaped the past, will change the future, and will exist long after humans have left the Earth.

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