Scientists are largely clueless about the origins of static electricity. A quirky group of researchers aims to change that.

Scientists at Northwestern University may have figured out why walking on carpet in your socks, petting your furry friend, or rubbing a balloon on your hair creates static electricity. In a new study, ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Researchers have demonstrated a particulate static effect-induced electricity generation technology inspired by the Tesla turbine.