The Bakken Museum in South Minneapolis allows people to learn about the awkward and sometimes painful feeling.

Have you noticed that during the winter, every time you touch your light switch or anything metal, you get a nasty shock? Why is this? It has to do with charges. You ...

Feeling a shock when closing the door of the car is a phenomenon caused by the buildup of static electricity, which occurs ...

A restaurant worker suffered a terrifying electric shock while renovating a popular venue on Pattaya Beach Road.

There was no close approach consent for the work, which is required when work is being done near overhead powerlines, nor a proper risk assessment of the dangers. After an investigation, WorkSafe ...

blankets can create quite the shock if they have a buildup of static electricity. Static builds when the blanket rubs against sheets, couch upholstery, clothes, or other materials and releases in the ...

Mites who hitchhike on the beaks of hummingbirds use a surprising method to help them on their journey: electricity. These hummingbird flower mites feed on nectar and live within specific flowers for ...

ATLANTA — Georgia's Severe Weather Preparedness Week is the first week in February. This is an opportunity to refresh your ...

Best Humidifiers See at CNET Signs of overly dry air in the home can include dry sinuses, chapped or cracked skin, and frequent shocks from static electricity — all common occurrences during ...

Additionally, low humidity increases the likelihood of static electricity buildup, leading to more static shocks. To mitigate the effects of dry air, Fry says there are easy fixes. "Probably the ...