Even its name is somewhat misleading, as this “electricity” is not static, but is the result of charge transfer from one electrically neutral material to another. For that reason, it’s also called ...

Zare’s team demonstrated the existence of micro-lightning, very small electricity discharges that occur between tiny droplets ...

Lightning Formation Lightning is a mesmerizing natural phenomenon that captures the awe of anyone who witnesses it. But what exactly is lightning? At its core, lightning is a sudden discharge of ...

Static electricity often just seems like an everyday annoyance when a wool sweater crackles as you pull it off, or when a doorknob delivers an unexpected zap. Regardless, the phenomenon is much ...

The work could be a step toward understanding the effects behind the phenomenon of static electricity, in which electric charge accumulates on materials after they are rubbed or touched together.

The U.S. SEC confirms that Proof-of-Work (PoW) mining activities do not fall under securities regulations, providing ...

The heavy rain, bright flashes of lightning, and the crashing and rumbling ... Both of these are caused by static electricity. And that’s what causes thunderstormstoo. Thunderstorms start ...

The Desert Lightning Team announced the 2025 Thunder and Lightning Over Arizona Open House, scheduled for March 22 and 23.

MetraWeather's business manager Alex Zadnik said the devices could sense lightning due to its electromagnetic frequency. "You will sometimes hear static sounds on your AM radio when lightning is ...