Syllab

Sylvain Labattu

English Science

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Episodes 61

Avg. Duration 28m

Activity Dormant

Since Feb 2025

Latest Episode Sep 2025

Publishing Details

Schedule

Daily

Format

Episodic

Hosting

anchor.fm

About This Podcast

Welcome to the Syllab podcast. Our aim is to provide listeners with the relevant explanations to make sense of the world around them, from the real of physics to cosmology, electronic equipment, transport and even global trade and economics. The content is explained in a manner that tries to balance accessibility and precision. The first 80 episodes will be organized in 8 thematic series of 10 episodes - around the world in 80 episodes!

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Recent Episodes

S6E10 Education & Revolutions

Sep 15, 2025 22m

You can find the written version of this episode at https://labattu.com/s6c10-education-revolutions/(00:00) Intro(00:48) Learning through the ages(07:26) The purpose of education(10:51) The pillar of…

S6E9 Sovereign Economics

Sep 14, 2025 30m

You can find the written version of this episode at https://labattu.com/s6c9-sovereign-economics/(00:00) Intro(00:48) Balance of payments(05:49) Monetary policy(12:02) Sovereign debt(18:24) Taxation…

S6E8 Money & Banking

Sep 13, 2025 26m

You can find the written version of this episode at https://labattu.com/s6c8-money-banking/(00:00) Intro(00:48) Nature and role of money(05:47) Banks as savings and financing conduits(10:03) Debt Vs…

S7E7 Commodities & Manufacturing

Sep 12, 2025 29m

You can find the written version of this episode at https://labattu.com/s6c7-commodities-manufacturing/(00:00) Intro(00:48) Mapping hydrocarbon production and refining(05:55) Moving and smelting…

S6E6 Agriculture & Food

Sep 11, 2025 24m

You can find the written version of this episode at https://labattu.com/s6c6-agriculture-food/(00:00) Intro(00:48) Harvesting biological processes(04:51) Productivity and resistance in…

S6E5 Batteries & Energy Storage

Sep 11, 2025 26m

You can find the written version of this episode at https://labattu.com/s6c5-batteries-energy-storage/(00:00) Intro(00:48) Principles of the voltaic cells(06:18) Key properties of electric…

S6E4 The Electricity Grid

Sep 10, 2025 24m

You can find the written version of this episode at https://labattu.com/s6c4-the-electricity-grid/(00:00) Intro(00:48) The meaning of the grid(05:08) The physics of electricity transmission(08:56)…

S6E3 Nuclear Power & Hydrogen

Sep 09, 2025 28m

You can find the written version of this episode at https://labattu.com/s6c3-nuclear-power-hydrogen/(00:00) Intro(00:48) Splitting and merging(04:37) Nuclear power plants(09:09) Future…

S6E2 Renewable Energy

Sep 09, 2025 25m

You can find the written version of this episode at https://labattu.com/s6c2-renewable-energy/(00:00) Intro(00:48) Sustainability Vs renewability(05:00) Wind of Change(09:43) Hydroelectricity(14:00)…

S6E1 Fossil Fuels

Sep 08, 2025 29m

You can find the written version of this episode at https://labattu.com/s6c1-fossil-fuels/(00:00) Intro(01:26) The origin of hydrocarbons(04:50) Coal mining(08:11) Oil & gas extraction(13:18) Oil…

S5E10 Architecture & Buildings

Jul 15, 2025 31m

You can find the written version of this episode at https://labattu.com/s5c10-architecture-buildings/(00:00) Intro(00:48) A practical art form(03:30) Storied lines(10:03) Tools and materials(14:50)…

S5E9 Water Supply & Waste Treatment

Jul 13, 2025 26m

You can find the written version of this episode at https://labattu.com/s5c9-water-supply-waste-treatment/(00:00) Intro(00:48) Origin and supply of water(04:38) Waste water and sewage(07:24)…

S5E8 Ports & Airports

Jul 07, 2025 26m

You can find the written version of this episode at https://labattu.com/s5c8-ports-airports/(00:00) Intro(00:48) Checking and entering(05:17) Maritime freight handling(08:44) Traffic control and…

S5E7 Roads & Railways

Jul 06, 2025 27m

You can find the written version of this episode at https://labattu.com/s5c7-roads-railways/(00:00) Intro(00:48) Letting traffic move(04:52) Road surface and foundation(10:32) Railway tracks(16:04)…

S5E6 Helicopters & Airships

Jul 05, 2025 25m

You can find the written version of this episode at https://labattu.com/s5c6-helicopters-airships/(00:00) Intro(00:48) Rotary wings(05:56) Piloting a chopper(08:51) Dreams of eVTOL(13:07)…

S5E5 Airplanes

Jul 05, 2025 25m

You can find the written version of this episode at https://labattu.com/s5c5-airplanes/(00:00) Intro(00:48) The physics of flight(06:36) From cockpit to tail(10:43) Supersonic flight(14:21)…

S5E4 Cargo Ships & Submarines

Jul 04, 2025 27m

You can find the written version of this episode at https://labattu.com/s5c4-cargo-ships-submarines/(00:00) Intro(00:48) The containerization of freight(06:22) Moving commodities(11:38)…

S5E3 Sailing Ships

Jul 03, 2025 23m

You can find the written version of this episode at https://labattu.com/s5c3-sailing-ships/(00:00) Intro(00:48) Ship shape(04:42) Dancing with the wind(10:25) Operating a ship(14:51) Construction and…

S5E2 Cars & Trucks

Jul 01, 2025 28m

You can find the written version of this episode at https://labattu.com/s5c2-cars-trucks/(00:00) Intro(00:48) Form and functions of automobiles(04:18) The combustion engine and transmission(09:59)…

S5E1 Trains & Pipelines

Jun 30, 2025 26m

You can find the written version of this episode at https://labattu.com/s5c1-trains-pipelines/(00:00) Intro(01:28) The steam engine and the locomotive(05:27) Electric locomotives and high-speed…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Syllab have?

Syllab has published 61 episodes since February 2025, covering topics in Science.

Is Syllab still active?

Syllab is currently dormant with new episodes daily. Average episode length is 28m.