Overview
The Chernobyl nuclear disaster 40 years ago brought the dangers of radioactivity into public awareness, though low-level radiation is naturally present in the environment. This episode highlights the contributions of Wilhelm Röntgen, Marie Curie and others in studying artificial radioactivity, leading to nuclear reactors and the atomic bomb.
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2 - 1Nanotechnology: The Superpowers of the Invisible April 09, 2026 -
2 - 2Materials: From Flint to Silicon April 16, 2026 -
2 - 3Blood Circulation: At the Heart of the Human Body April 23, 2026 -
2 - 4Earth History: From Chaos to Order April 30, 2026 -
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2 - 6Nuclear Fusion: When Humans Create Suns May 14, 2026 -
2 - 7The Scientific Method: The Path to Knowledge May 21, 2026 -
2 - 8Lasers: A Versatile Beam of Light May 28, 2026 -
2 - 9Time: A Fast-Forward Explanation June 04, 2026 -
2 - 10Radioactivity: Radiation to the End May 28, 2026 -
2 - 11Parasites: The Unwanted Co-Inhabitants June 11, 2026 -
2 - 12Dark Energy: The Great Unknown June 25, 2026 -
2 - 13Fossil Fuels: Blessing and Curse July 02, 2026