These static shocks happen more often in winters because the air is typically drier than the summer air. The humidity levels ...

Researchers have used rain-like droplets moving through a tube to generate enough energy to light up 12 LEDs. View on ...

“Static electricity builds up in homes due to numerous factors such as dry air, synthetic materials and carpeting,” Bell says. “Dry air reduces humidity, making it harder for electrical ...

When two materials come into contact, charged entities on their surfaces get a little nudge. This is how rubbing a balloon on the skin creates static electricity. Likewise, water flowing over some ...

Researchers are experimenting with using static electricity and other techniques to separate the components of ...

Discover the fascinating world of static electricity through simple balloon experiments. You'll learn how static charges build up through friction, how they attract or repel objects, and see everyday ...

Experiments suggest an unusual magnetic material could help harness energy from Earth’s rotation. But not everyone is convinced ...

Feeling a tiny electric shock when you touch a doorknob, a chair, or even another person? You're not alone it happens to all ...

Skirting boards are a dust trap and can attract pet hair, cobwebs and other grime, but an expert has shared a cheap and easy ...

SOME time ago, while endeavouring to get a trustworthy method of producing static charges in a humid atmosphere, I had occasion to experiment with celluloid. Rolled celluloid sheet with the ...

The Anti-static Foam Packaging Market was valued at approximately USD 4726.3 million in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 9741.1 million by 2035, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of ...