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A historical and scientific perspective that provides a comprehensive and grounded view of one of the most significant discoveries of the contemporary era: uranium. Both for its geopolitical importance and its geological footprint, uranium has shaped the course of history and continues to be the object of global vigilance. With the help of geologist and popularizer Nahúm Méndez, we will explore in these pages the history of this element, from its discovery to its crucial role in the creation of atomic weapons. Through a historical prism, we will explore the initial promises of uranium and its…mehr

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A historical and scientific perspective that provides a comprehensive and grounded view of one of the most significant discoveries of the contemporary era: uranium. Both for its geopolitical importance and its geological footprint, uranium has shaped the course of history and continues to be the object of global vigilance. With the help of geologist and popularizer Nahúm Méndez, we will explore in these pages the history of this element, from its discovery to its crucial role in the creation of atomic weapons. Through a historical prism, we will explore the initial promises of uranium and its dangers, warned by Albert Einstein himself to President Roosevelt, and the catastrophic consequences of its use in war conflicts or nuclear energy. From a geological perspective, we will discover how this element serves as an essential time marker in the history of our planet, thanks to radiometric dating that allows us to know the antiquity of rocks, minerals and organic remains. An in-depth analysis of the complexities and scientific paradoxes surrounding nuclear energy, as well as a thoughtful reflection on the dilemmas involved in the use of this energy source.
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Autorenporträt
Estudió en Geología y Ciencias de la Tierra en la Universidad del Granada por vocación y desde hace quince años se dedica a la divulgación de la geología. Ha centrado su interés científico en la tectónica activa, la geología planetaria y las nuevas tecnologías aplicadas a la geología. Comenzó su carrera de divulgador con su blog Un geólogo en apuros y su cuenta de Twitter, con el mismo nombre. Su intención es hacer accesible al gran público esta ciencia que considera una de las que han pasado más desapercibidas, pero que sin embargo cristaliza otras muchas, como es la sociología o la historia del pensamiento humano. Además de una consolidada presencia en redes sociales ha participado en múltiples programas de televisión como Órbikta Laika, Al Rojo Vivo o Sálvame.