Uranium Twisting the Dragons Tail

Born in the Death of a Star

Clip: Season 1 | 2m 34s

Uranium was forged in the explosion of a star some six billion years ago. It's woven into the fabric of our earth, still crackling with the energy of that exploding star. Dr. Derek Muller travels to the Czech Republic to begin his journey to discover the incredible story of Uranium. He explains that everywhere on Earth is naturally radioactive; you are radioactive.

Aired: 07/28/15

Rating: TV-PG

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