5 Regrettable Things People Did With Uranium

Explore a fascinating video that delves into five historical misuses of uranium despite early knowledge of its health hazards dating back to the 1820s. In this 13-minute SciShow presentation hosted by Savannah Geary (they/them), discover the surprising and concerning ways humans incorporated uranium into everyday items over the past two centuries, including dental applications, children's toys, and even diabetes treatments. Learn about these cautionary tales from scientific history that highlight our complicated relationship with radioactive materials before their dangers were fully understood or regulated.