A microscopic layer of environmental carbon solves a long-standing mystery about static electricity's true origins.

Static electricity may seem simple. Students often learn that rubbing a balloon against their hair will cause negatively ...

Discover how to build a simple electromagnetic motor and generator using everyday materials in this hands-on science experiment. Follow the detailed steps to assemble a motor with a plastic bottle cap ...

A floating device with a spinning flywheel could dramatically improve how we capture energy from ocean waves. Credit: Shutterstock. Ocean waves offer a massive and steady source o ...