Static electricity is a ubiquitous part of everyday life. It's all around us, sometimes funny and obvious —like when it makes your hair stand on end …
Static Electricity Can Cause Way More Than a Bad Hair Day
Static electricity can do funny things, like make your hair stand on end. But despite the nuisance and possible dangers of static electricity, it definitely has its benefits. Learn about static electricity and other forms of energy.
Other Forms of Energy
The three most basic units in electricity are voltage (V), current (I, uppercase "i") and resistance (R). Voltage is measured in volts, current is …
As the wind blows, so too do the vanes of windmills and wind turbines. These massive vaned machines have been around for over 1,000 years, with the …
Giant kelp, the world's largest species of marine algae, is an attractive source for making biofuels. In a recent study, we tested a novel strategy …
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