It’s rare, but not impossible. Static electricity, the same thing that shocks you when you touch a doorknob, could ignite gasoline fumes when pumping fuel at a gas station. Without taking the proper ...

Many people are familiar with the experience: grabbing their favorite blanket and gotting shocked. Static electricity may not be too dangerous, but it is uncomfortable and annoying. So, why is there ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. WEST LAFAYETTE, IN — If you've been left with a sore finger after reaching for a doorknob this winter, suffering from a sharp ...

A trip to the gas station may seem like an mundane everyday affair, but that doesn't mean it's without risk. There are still ...

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 ...

Scientists at Northwestern University may have figured out why walking on carpet in your socks, petting your furry friend, or rubbing a balloon on your hair creates static electricity. In a new study, ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Have you gotten shocked while touching a doorknob or a metal surface recently? First Alert Meteorologist Nate Morris explains what causes static electricity and why it’s more common ...