WHAT'S WATT

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. Do not miss any new episode: subscribe now! read less

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#25 WATT’S BEHIND : Frédéric's surprising anecdotes

#25 WATT’S BEHIND : Frédéric's surprising anecdotes

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

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#25 WATT’S BEHIND : Frédéric's surprising anecdotes

#25 WATT’S BEHIND : Frédéric's surprising anecdotes

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

#24 When Lightning Strikes

#24 When Lightning Strikes

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

#23 The Toaster Challenge : a look at mechanical energy

#23 The Toaster Challenge : a look at mechanical energy

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.

#22 Superconductors, Superheroes of Electricity

#22 Superconductors, Superheroes of Electricity

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 !

#21 Submarine Cables, The Aquatic Conductors of Data and Power

#21 Submarine Cables, The Aquatic Conductors of Data and Power

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 !

#20 STOP! Electricity Hazards Here

#20 STOP! Electricity Hazards Here

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.

#19 Static Electricity : some zapping experiments !!

#19 Static Electricity : some zapping experiments !!

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.

#18 Sleep Mode : how much electricity do our devices consume ?

#18 Sleep Mode : how much electricity do our devices consume ?

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.

#17 Renewable energy vs fossil fuels : what is the energy mix?

#17 Renewable energy vs fossil fuels : what is the energy mix?

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.

#16 Power grid : why should I care?

#16 Power grid : why should I care?

What is the power grid? How does it work? Why is it important? Find it all in this new episode of What's Watt!

#15 Offshore Wind Farms, the sailors of energy

#15 Offshore Wind Farms, the sailors of energy

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.

#14 Ocean Calling with Fabrice Amedeo

#14 Ocean Calling with Fabrice Amedeo

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.

#13 Lightbulbs on my mind

#13 Lightbulbs on my mind

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!

#12 Floating Wind Turbines : The Skyscrapers of the Sea

#12 Floating Wind Turbines : The Skyscrapers of the Sea

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.

#11 Energy is such a joule

#11 Energy is such a joule

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!

#10 Electrophobic? Fear no more!

#10 Electrophobic? Fear no more!

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

#9 Electricity Flow : rediscover current, voltage, energy and power

#9 Electricity Flow : rediscover current, voltage, energy and power

Rediscover the basic parameters of electricity : current, voltage, power and energy - and their units : amps, volts, watts and joules.

#8 Electricity : 10 reasons you should care about i

#8 Electricity : 10 reasons you should care about i

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 !

#7 Electric Motors : how do they work?

#7 Electric Motors : how do they work?

In this speedy episode, discover two types of electric motors and compare their differences, functions, and benefits. Vroom Vroom !

#6 Electric Guitars, it's rocking science

#6 Electric Guitars, it's rocking science

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