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Scientists are largely clueless about the origins of static electricity. A quirky group of researchers aims to change that.

Static electricity often just seems like an everyday annoyance when a wool sweater crackles as you pull it off, or when a doorknob delivers an unexpected zap. Regardless, the phenomenon is much more ...

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A shark does not always need to see a fish to detect that a living creature is nearby. In murky water, beneath the sand or ...

A tedious process of trial and error is normally required to discover ceramic materials that generate electricity under ...

When the wind blows on Mars, electricity crackles through the air. For the first time, scientists have detected electricity in the Red Planet’s atmosphere. A microphone on NASA’s Perseverance rover ...

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History will open “The Electric Dr. Franklin” Nov. 20, a visually striking showcase display exploring the founding father’s pioneering electrical work and ...

"We always looked at how physics influenced biology, but at some point, we realized that biology might also be influencing physics," says first author Ellard Hunting, a biologist at the University of ...

Consistently ranked among the top by U.S. News & World Report, the online Master of Science in Electrical & Computer Engineering offers engineering professionals flexibility without sacrificing ...

A degree in electrical engineering gives you the opportunity to work as a design, production, testing, consulting, research, teaching or management professional in a wide variety of careers in the ...

The Master of Science (MS) in Electrical and Computer Engineering can prepare you for a successful career in academia or industry. The department offers two traditional MS degree plans. Both require a ...