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Uranium: the essential element with a surprising history
What is uranium, and how does it work?
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Uranium is a chemical element used for a variety of purposes, most commonly to produce energy in nuclear power plants. But this heavy metal also gets a bad rep because it can indeed be used in weapons of mass destruction. In light of the recent Ukrainian conflict and the potential threat of Russia using nuclear weapons, we bring you facts about uranium that you were likely unaware of.
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