Who has never felt that unpleasant little shock when shaking a metal handle, taking off a wool sweater, or brushing against ...

There's a reason you may notice it more in the winter. Excess static electricity is always a shock to the system—literally—but if you're experiencing shocks more so than not, annoying is an ...

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 ...

Nothing jolts you back to reality like a big static shock from your favorite blanket. Whether it's that cozy throw blanket on the couch or the comforter on your bed, blankets can create quite the ...

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 ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Static electricity is caused by a ...