The spinning steel and plastic components of a combine, insulated from the ground by rubber tires and plastic skid shoes on small grain platforms, have been proven to create a static electric charge ...

Ancient Greeks discovered that when animal fur and amber were rubbed together, the fur could be used to attract feathers, glass dust and other lightweight objects. It wasn’t until 1600 AD, however, ...

A mysterious static energy force field outside of Google’s offices in central London is lifting up the hair of passersby — with engineers still vexed despite digging up the road to find the source. A ...

5 quick hacks to get rid of static from hair When objects such as styling products rub your hair for a long time, they cause static energy to build up on your hair which makes your hair stand ...

When it comes to our homes, fixtures and appliances often reflect both our culture and technological advancements. Historically, devices like televisions, stoves, and outlets have anchored the ...

Figure 1: Spatial pattern of precipitation changes and contributions from the various terms in the energy budget. Figure 2: Inter-model correlation coefficient between the changes in precipitation and ...

Ancient Greeks discovered that when animal fur and amber were rubbed together, the fur could be used to attract feathers, glass dust and other lightweight objects. It wasn’t until 1600 AD, however, ...