Although the basic concept of electrostatic attraction has been known since ancient times, it was only in the 17th century that scientists began to systematically investigate electrostatics. One of ...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Typically Science Central is the place for kids to learn and have fun. However, on Friday, November 3 the facility turns into an adults-only venue. Executive director Martin ...

We tend to think of electricity as part of the modern world. However, Thales of Mietus recorded information about static electricity around 585 BC. This Greek philosopher found that rubbing amber with ...

IN the August number of the Scientific American, there is a short account of the new electrostatic generator which is being built by R. J. van de Graaff at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.