— In which John Green teaches you about the end of the Cold War and the presidency of George H.W. Bush. It was neither the best of times, nor the worst of times. On the domestic front, the first president Bush inherited the relative prosperity of the later Reagan years, and watched that prosperity evaporate.…
The Global Carbon Cycle: Crash Course Chemistry #46
— In this final episode of Crash Course Chemistry, Hank takes us on a tour of the The Global Carbon Cycle and how it all works. From Carbon Fixation to Redox Reactions, it’s all contained within! — — Transcript Provided by YouTube: 00:00 You and I began this journey a year ago when I…
The Reagan Revolution: Crash Course US History #43
— In which John Green teaches you about what is often called the Reagan Era. Mainly, it covers the eight years during which a former actor who had also been governor of the state of California was president of the United States. John will teach you about Reagan’s election victory over the hapless Jimmy Carter,…
Polymers: Crash Course Chemistry #45
— Did you know that Polymers save the lives of Elephants? Well, now you do! The world of Polymers is so amazingly integrated into our daily lives that we sometimes forget how amazing they are. Here, Hank talks about how they were developed an the different types of Polymers that are common in the world…
Nomenclature: Crash Course Chemistry #44
— Ever feel like there’s a international team of bad guys changing all of the easily remembered chemical names and turning them into test-failing, number-infused, pain in the neck names? Well… you’re not wrong. IUPAC exists but try to keep in mind that they’re doing it for the greater good. In this episode, Hank talks…
US History Outtakes #4
— In which John Green forgets his lines, is interrupted by airplanes, ad libs some jokes, and Stan proves himself ignorant of pop culture. — — Transcript Provided by YouTube: 00:00 Do you like the color of my shirt? 00:02 Rhetorical question. Of course you do! 00:03 Is he on Mount Rushmore? 00:04 And…
Hydrocarbon Derivatives: Crash Course Chemistry #43
— Functional groups? Functional groups within functional groups? Hank takes today’s Crash Course video to discuss some confusing ideas about Hydrocarbon Derivatives, but then makes it all make more sense. — — Transcript Provided by YouTube: 00:00 The smell of cinnamon and rotting cadavers… 00:02 Compounds that can remove nail polish, power a car,…
Ford, Carter, and the Economic Malaise: Crash Course US History #42
— In which John Green teaches you about the economic malaise that beset the United States in the 1970s. A sort of perfect storm of events, it combined the continuing decline of America’s manufacturing base and the oil shocks of 1973 and 1979, and brought about an stagnant economy, paired with high inflation. — —…
Aromatics & Cyclic Compounds: Crash Course Chemistry #42
— What’s that smell? Smell’s like Organic Chemistry! This week Hank talks about Aromatics and Cyclic Compounds and naming their substituents, resonance as well as common reactions & uses. — — Transcript Provided by YouTube: 00:00 We’ve talked up carbon quite a bit here on Crash Course Chemistry, 00:02 but we really haven’t justified…
The Rise of Conservatism: Crash Course US History #41
— In which John Green teaches you about the rise of the conservative movement in United States politics. So, the sixties are often remembered for the liberal changes that the decade brought to America, but lest you forget, Richard Nixon was elected to the presidency during the sixties. — — Transcript Provided by YouTube: …
Alkenes & Alkynes: Crash Course Chemistry #41
— Today Hank talks about the deliciousness of alkenes & alkynes, their structures, and how to remember which is which by simply knowing the alphabet. Also, he breaks down hydrogenation, halogenation, polymerization, and triglycerides all while helping us figure out the meaning of different names for fats. — — Transcript Provided by YouTube: 00:00…
The 1960s in America: Crash Course US History #40
— In which John Green teaches you about a time of relative tumult in the United States, the 1960s. America was changing rapidly in the 1960s, and rights movements were at the forefront of those changes. — — Transcript Provided by YouTube: 00:00 Hi, I’m John Green, this is Crash Course US History and…
Crash Course Chemistry: Outtakes #3
— In which Hank has trouble saying things and asks the real tough questions. — — Transcript Provided by YouTube: 00:01 Well it turns out it’s not really the Universe’s fault. If you think about it, there’s only at best- nope. 00:06 Well if youl l-nope. Well it turns out- it -well it turns…
Hydrocarbon Power!: Crash Course Chemistry #40
— In which Hank introduces us to the world of Organic Chemistry and, more specifically, the power of hydrocarbon. He talks about the classifications of organic compounds, the structures & properties of alkanes, isomers, and naming an alkane all by observing its structure. — — Transcript Provided by YouTube: 00:00 You’ve heard this before,…
Civil Rights and the 1950s: Crash Course Us History #39
— In which John Green teaches you about the early days of the Civil Rights movement. By way of providing context for this, John also talks a bit about wider America in the 1950s. The 1950s are a deeply nostalgic period for many Americans, but there is more than a little idealizing going on here.…
Nuclear Chemistry Part 2 – Fusion and Fission: Crash Course Chemistry #39
— Continuing our look at Nuclear Chemistry, Hank takes this episode to talk about Fusion and Fission. What they mean, how they work, their positives, negatives, and dangers. Plus, E=mc2, Mass Defect, and Applications of Fission and Fusion in the real world! — — Transcript Provided by YouTube: 00:00 As I said before chemistry…