Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. During the cold, dry months, everyday actions like handling a doorknob, flipping on a light switch or touching your car's metal ...

Many people are familiar with the experience: grabbing their favorite blanket and gotting shocked. Static electricity may not be too dangerous, but it is uncomfortable and annoying. So, why is there ...

Winter brings drier air inside and outside our homes, even in typically humid Southern areas. With less humidity comes static electricity and clothes that cling to your body. You may think the ...

Static electricity is a ubiquitous part of everyday life. It’s all around us, sometimes funny and obvious, as when it makes your hair stand on end, sometimes hidden and useful, as when harnessed by ...

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, ...

EASTON — Although rare, fires occurring when dispensing gasoline into vehicles and approved containers can result in a sudden flash fire directly resulting from a static electricity spark. A spark ...