During the cold, dry months, everyday actions like handling a doorknob, flipping on a light switch or touching your car's metal frame are more likely to result in an annoying, yet harmless, jolt of ...

NORFOLK, Va. — Don’t you get annoyed when you want to pet or cuddle with your dog or cat in the winter, and they shock you? How disrespectful, right? But don’t blame your pet for those small bolts of ...

Door handles, taps, playground slides, furry pets… Getting zapped by static electricity is a common experience. But the physics that causes the spark is surprisingly intricate. If you’re getting ...

Do you also suddenly feel a shock when you touch someone around you during the winter months? Then you're not alone. This surprising zap is a common experience, and it all is caused due an amazing ...