A shark does not always need to see a fish to detect that a living creature is nearby. In murky water, beneath the sand or during the final moments of an attack, it can rely on another remarkable ...

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

Explore jaw-dropping high-voltage experiments with a Tesla transformer as we test an old Nokia phone, generate sparks, and demonstrate a mini Tesla lamp. See how electricity behaves, witness safe but ...

Watch as tiny pieces of foil magically dance and float inside a bottle! This fascinating experiment demonstrates the invisible force of static electricity and shows how electrical charges can move ...

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 ...

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Bits of material levitating against gravity, a stream of water deflected by invisible means, sparks of light appearing out of thin air; with observations like those, it’s a wonder that the early ...

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Predicting the lifetime of an electric ion thruster is notoriously difficult. You have to account for the chamber wall effects, which are not present in space environments. Researchers within several ...