Static electricity was first observed in 600 BC, but researchers have struggled to explain how it is caused by rubbing. With a better understanding of the mechanisms at play, researchers potentially ...

The film follows David and his sister Marilyn as they explore the concept of electricity. They learn about static electricity through everyday experiences, such as David's flashlight and Marilyn's ...

When you rub a balloon on your hair to make it float and cling, you might not think of it as one of the deepest – and strangest – mysteries of science. When you reach out to open a door and your ...