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Introduction: The Chemical History of a Candle by Michael Faraday (1/6)

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ChemistryEveryday physics & science demosScientific method & science communication

What it is

Bill Hammack of engineerguy introduces his series on Michael Faraday's lectures on The Chemical History of a Candle. He describes the free companion book and the commentary and caption features that help modern viewers.

Why Hacker News recommends it

Praised as a masterpiece of science education that recreates Faraday's demonstrations.

  • 4 people recommended it
  • 4 different months
  • 2 strong recommendations
  • first 2018, last 2022

What HN commenters said

  1. “If you haven't watched all of Bill's videos, you should put them on your list right right now.”

    Highlight from Bill Hammack's series on Faraday's candle lectures.

    JshWright, 2018-02 · Strong recommendation · in “The Engineering of the Drinking Bird Toy [video]”

  2. “is a masterpiece in science education.”

    Narration of Faraday's candle lecture, a masterpiece of science education.

    helsinkiandrew, 2022-09 · Strong recommendation · in “Michael Faraday invented the rubber balloon”

  3. “did a video series based on these lectures that are a very good.”

    Video series based on Faraday's candle lectures.

    bradyd, 2019-05 · Recommendation · in “The Chemical History of a Candle (1848)”

  4. “has a wonderful recreation of Faraday's public demonstration of these properties.”

    Recreation of Faraday's demonstrations showing hypothesis, consequence, demonstration.

    dredmorbius, 2021-07 · Recommendation · in “4.6B-year-old meteorite found”

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Topics: michael faraday, chemistry, science demonstrations, bill hammack, science education

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