Purdue University physics professor Erica Carlson explains why static electricity is worse in winter and offers practical ...

Dry air from Arctic front creates perfect conditions for unexpected zaps.

A New Jersey dad has been applauded for stepping in to protect his family from the adverse effects of their "super static couch." Everyone has experienced the sudden surprise of a static shock. It's ...

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 ...

Read full article: Here’s how to protect your plants from frost or freeze ORLANDO, Fla. – Winter is right around the corner, but the weather has begun to get colder and drier across Central Florida.

Scientists at Northwestern University may have figured out why walking on carpet in your socks, petting your furry friend, or rubbing a balloon on your hair creates static electricity. In a new study, ...

APPLE VALLEY, Minn. — A long-awaited new attraction at the Minnesota Zoo may be more electrifying than some visitors were expecting. Several zoo visitors have found they experience static shocks while ...