If one has not seen it for themselves, most individuals have heard of the classic experiment involving rubbing a balloon on the hair and making the balloon stick or having one's hair stand up. Well, ...

For centuries, scientists have tried to understand triboelectric charging, commonly known as static electricity. Triboelectric charging causes toner from a photocopier or laser printer to stick to ...

one of my favorite things to do with balloon is to rub it on my wife's hair because it makes the hair stick to the balloon isn't that pretty cool why does it happen and now if I bring the balloon ...

Northwestern University scientists have made a new contribution to understanding a long-standing phenomenon called static electricity. In their most recent research, the researchers found that such ...

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, ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – It’s time for another Try This at Home experiment! This week we are learning about static electricity. For this week’s experiment, all you’ll need is a balloon and a few people ...

Mrs. Schwartz’s fourth-grade class joined Mr. O’Brien in the Shelter Rock science lab to explore static electricity, proving to be a hair-raising experience for the students. The students learned that ...

The imbalance of charges that takes place with this fun phenomenon typically happens when two different materials come into contact and then are separated. In the experience, one of the materials may ...

CASCADE, Mich. — Looking for a fun activity to do at home with your kids? This science experiment is fun for all ages and teaches static electricity during the wintertime! Meteorologist Isabella ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- When the air in your house gets dry, you may notice you get shocked when touching door knobs, and your hair goes crazy when you take off a sweater. While you may know this is ...