CinemaOSSeries · 2015 · 1 Season

Uranium: Twisting the Dragon's Tail

70%(13)IMDbDocumentary

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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Status
Ended
Language
EN
First aired
August 9, 2015
Last aired
August 23, 2015
Seasons
1
Episodes
3
Network
SBS

Season 1

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

Featuring

Cast & crew

1 credited
Starring
Derek Muller

Derek Muller

Himself - Host

Creative team
Written by
Wain Fimeri
Produced by
Sonya Pemberton
Sonya Pemberton

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