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, ...

Feeling the buzz of a static shock can be a nuisance, whether it's from clothes, throw blankets, furniture, or anything else that gets static-y. If you're tired of experiencing those tiny shocks, you ...