The spinning steel and plastic components of a combine, insulated from the ground by rubber tires and plastic skid shoes on small grain platforms, have been proven to create a static electric charge ...

Who has never felt that unpleasant little shock when shaking a metal handle, taking off a wool sweater, or brushing against ...

Newspaper comic strip syndicate United Feature had an extensive presence in the comic book industry since the early days of the Golden Age. They published their flagship Tip Top Comics for 188 issues ...

A parasitic worm uses static electricity to launch itself onto flying insects, a mechanism uncovered by physicists and ...

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — A spark created an explosion that killed four workers at a warehouse in December 2022, OSHA investigators have determined. The conclusion solves a mystery that has lingered ever ...

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, ...

During the cold, dry months, everyday actions like handling a doorknob, flipping on a light switch or touching your car's metal frame are more likely to result in an annoying, yet harmless, jolt of ...

WICHITA, Kan. — An explosion last year at an area Barton Solvents distribution plant was most likely caused by a static spark from a loosely held measuring float, investigators said Thursday. Such ...

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, ...