Uranium Twisting the Dragons Tail

Teaser

Preview: Season 1 | 1m 38s

A two-part 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. Join physicist and YouTube phenomenon Dr. Derek Muller as he reveals the untold story of the most wondrous and terrifying rock on Earth.

Aired: 07/28/15 | Rating: TV-PG

More Extras

• Uranium Does Something Incredible

  Clip: S1 | 3m 7s

• Teaser

  Preview: S1 | 1m 38s

• A Radioactive Bath

  Clip: S1 | 2m 45s

More Episodes

• Uranium – Twisting the Dragon’s Tail: Part 2

  Ep2 | 54m 38s | WETA Passport

• Uranium – Twisting the Dragon’s Tail: Part 1

  Ep1 | 54m 38s | WETA Passport

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