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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 ...

Static electricity was first observed in 600 BC, but researchers have struggled to explain how it is caused by rubbing. With a better understanding of the mechanisms at play, researchers potentially ...

High-voltage copper plates can remove up to three-quarters of frost from a surface, while using much less energy than ...

James Gibert, associate professor of mechanical engineering, and Hongcheng Tao, postdoctoral researcher, observe their test apparatus as it generates an electric charge by rubbing two surfaces ...

Project manuals are typically $2 guides for each static project. These manuals are age-appropriate and include hands-on activities. They are helpful for gathering ideas for exhibits for the fair and ...