Even its name is somewhat misleading, as this “electricity” is not static, but is the result of charge transfer from one electrically neutral material to another. For that reason, it’s also called ...

Static electricity is everywhere, especially in your house. “Everyone has experienced that unexpected shock when folding laundry or touching a metal object in their home,” says John Bell ...

First, he drags his feet across the carpet in front of his gaming desk and pulls a regular office chair close to it. Nothing happens. His two monitors stay on, and everything runs normally. Then, he ...

Researchers have discovered a new method to generate electricity using small plastic beads. By placing these beads close together and bringing them into contact, they generate more electricity than ...

The Model 7905 digital static meter is designed to measure static electricity and improve safety and efficiency in manufacturing environments.