Although static electricity can be quite the nuisance, it's not common to hear about what actually causes the annoying shock.

Although static electricity is usually harmless, under just the right conditions it can cause flammable substances to ignite or explode, and it can also be harmful to electronics.

Door handles, taps, playground slides, furry pets… Getting zapped by static electricity is a common experience. But the physics that causes the spark is surprisingly intricate.

What is static electricity and what causes it? Static electricity is created when there’s an imbalance of negative and positive charges that build up on an object.

MINNEAPOLIS — When someone touches something and gets shocked, it's awkward and a bit painful. What causes static electricity? And what actually happens when you get shocked? Visitors of the ...

Lightning is a natural phenomenon that is caused by static electricity! Learn more and explore static electricity with ECHO’s Science Spotlight activity you can do at home.

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 ...

It's that time of year, at least where I'm currently at, where static electricity becomes an issue and I have to pay attention to it. Without a humidifier, the indoor humidity levels crater into ...

As the weather turns cooler and dryer, you’re in for a shock—in the form of static electricity and static cling.