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WHAT'S WATT
On What’s Watt, we cover everything related to electric science, from transmission lines to new emerging technologies. It is hosted by Frederic Lesur, Senior Engineer, with the complicity of Vanessa Hill from Braincraft and Athena Brensberger from AstroAthens. What's Watt is powered by Nexans, an innovative cable manufacturing company that is leading the sustainable electrification.
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Frédéric tells us about his best anecdotes since the beginning of the What's Watt adventure
In Lorient to meet Fabrice Amedeo, Frédéric comes back on his best anecdotes of shooting. Between crazy moments and difficult conditions, back on the new life of the Youtuber Frederic
Are you ready to ride the lightning ? Chase the storm ? — No ? That sounds a bit daring for us, too. But in this episode of What’s Watt, we are going up into the sky to see how those thunder clouds form
In this short episode of Ask Me Watt, we’ll examine just how much POWER your everyday appliances require. Stretch and get those weight belts ready, you may be surprised at just how hard electricity works for you.
They’re big. They’re strong. They’re capable of transporting unprecedented amounts of energy at lightning speed. Here we present the amazing power of superconductors. But get ready, because their capabilities are super !
Take a deep dive into the mechanisms of submarine data and power cables, their functions, and how they're installed ! Be sure to tune in, this episode will be an awesome splash into new electricity facts and fun !
DON’T TOUCH THAT! We’ve all heard it before, but why? Let’s explore some common hazards of electricity. And the shocking truth behind its power.
Grab your lab coats, strap on your goggles… And buy a few balloons. Atoms, matter, electrons, in this short episode of What's Watt, we’ll have a very special guest to help us experiment with static electricity.
In this snippet of Ask Me Watt, we debunk some popular myths around energy consumption and reveal a few cool ways for you to cut down your electricity bill.
What makes up an energy mix ? No not energy drinks. Not your 2021 Spotify playlist. We are talking science here, people. In this episode of What’s Watt, Frederic examines the natural resources of energy that make up the mix, shows us how they are transformed, and tells us why.
What is the power grid? How does it work? Why is it important? Find it all in this new episode of What's Watt!
Yo, ho mates! Join us on a solar adventure at sea to explore one of the most promising forms of green energy - Offshore Wind Farms. So hop aboard and let’s set sail. It’s time to voyage into the future of energy.
Frédéric meets skipper Fabrice Amedeo right before his taking off for the "Transat Jacques Vabre" transatlantic race on his Nexans boat.
From Lorient submarine base in France, Fabrice and Frédéric talk about electricity generation and management onboard, as well as conservation awareness.
The invention of the light bulb, evolution of the light bulb, and light bulb facts : by the time you’re finished with this episode of What’s Watt, you may be ready to become the next Thomas Edison. Let there be light!
In this episode, discover the ins and outs of floating wind turbines. How they're installed, how they generate energy, and just how much energy they can generate from ocean winds. Get ready for some strong gusts, this one might blow you away.
If you were a robot, how many batteries would it take to carry you through your day? Let's find out in this episode of What's Watt!
Electricity can be scary, but do not fear, Frederic of What’s Watt is here to shed some light on the dangers of electricity ! He will show us these dangers can be avoided and explain what to do if you find yourself in a shocking situation
Rediscover the basic parameters of electricity : current, voltage, power and energy - and their units : amps, volts, watts and joules.
Electricity is everywhere ! It is so part of our lives that we take it for granted ! There are plenty of reasons why we should pay attention to electricity ! From daily use to the future of the planet, discover 10 reasons why !
In this speedy episode, discover two types of electric motors and compare their differences, functions, and benefits. Vroom Vroom !
Rocking science, not rocket science. Plug it in and turn it up to 11, because on this episode, we’re gonna show you the science behind the sound of electric guitars
In this short episode, take a swim in dangerous waters to examine electric fish, their anatomy, and how they interact with electricity.
Have you ever lost power in your house, your town, your city, your country? In this podcast, discover crazy stories about blackouts, why they occur and how we can prevent them
Discover the difference between alternating and direct current, all while presenting some rocking' performances to electrify your listening experience.
Discover the history of electric cars at a glance. When did the first electric car reach 100 km/h? What is the speed record for an electric car? Find out in this new episode...
Birds don’t have rubber boots… So why do humans need protective gear when working with electricity? That has to do with electric potential. We will show you how not to get zapped in the video snippet.