The paper, recently published in the journal PNAS, found that roundworms can use static electricity to leap up to 25 times ...

The first documentation of static electricity dates back to 600 BCE. Even after 2,600 years’ worth of tiny shocks, however, researchers couldn’t fully explain how rubbing two objects together causes ...

By studying how worms use electric charge to jump onto flies, scientists are showing even physical strategies are embedded in ...

Ancient Greeks discovered that when animal fur and amber were rubbed together, the fur could be used to attract feathers, glass dust and other lightweight objects. It wasn’t until 1600 AD, however, ...

CASCADE, Mich. — Looking for a fun activity to do at home with your kids? This science experiment is fun for all ages and teaches static electricity during the wintertime! Meteorologist Isabella ...

MINNEAPOLIS — When someone touches something and gets shocked, it's awkward and a bit painful. What causes static electricity? And what actually happens when you get shocked? Visitors of the ...

On November 2, 2025, in Anhui, China, @ÀichànggēdeJJa shared a video of a young girl enjoying an inflatable slide. After sliding down, her hair stands up in all directions due to static electricity, ...

The design of the circuit established the usage of Field Effect Transistors (FET) , as a precise detector of static electricity. It detects the invisible fields of voltage encircling every item ...

Shoppers have reported experiencing static shocks on a regular basis at a Sunshine Coast supermarket. The company says it ...

You can keep towels in your car to clean the dash, but rubbing the dash creates static electricity that attracts more dust.

Ancient Greeks discovered that when animal fur and amber were rubbed together, the fur could be used to attract feathers, glass dust and other lightweight objects. It wasn’t until 1600 AD, however, ...