Static electricity is literally a hair-raising experience. When your hair becomes charged with electricity, it can make your locks stand on end. What can you do to get rid of annoying flyaway frizzes?

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. If you’re getting ...

Ancient Greeks discovered that when animal fur and amber were rubbed together, the fur could be used to attract feathers, glass dust and other lightweight objects. It wasn’t until 1600 AD, however, ...