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STATIC ELECTRICITY
Around 1600, a pioneering English physician and natural philosopher invented versorium, the first electroscope, and detected the presence of static electric charges- In 2000, Purdue University researchers tested a sensing chair on 30 people, achieving 96% posture accuracy. Years later, the project still stands as an early example of pressure-sensing technology envisioned for smarter furniture and cars
- In 1800, an Italian physicist came up with the first chemical battery of the world unlocking modern electrical science: How Alessandro Volta invention created history?
- In 1917, Einstein called it his 'greatest blunder', but the idea he discarded returned decades later to become central to modern cosmologyEinstein’s cosmological constant was initially introduced to create a static universe but was later abandoned. Astronomers subsequently dis...19 Aug, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
- Earlier this year, the U.S. Army Corps tested Chicago's invasive-carp barrier at 3 electrical levels. Now, engineers know how the system behaves when voltage rises to 4.6 volts per inch, helping prepare for a future Great Lakes invasion threatEngineers tested Chicago's electric fish barrier at higher electrical levels this year. This testing aimed to understand potential response...16 Aug, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
- Aluminum foil wrapped around the broom has made cleaning an easy task: How a simple and viral science trick is making people’s lives easyA simple aluminum foil hack is making brooms more effective for cleaning floors. This viral trick uses static electricity to capture fine d...11 Aug, 2026, 09.20 AM IST
- Wrapping aluminium foil around a broom: Why people are swearing by this unusual cleaning hackWrapping aluminium foil around a broom: A new cleaning hack involves wrapping aluminium foil around a broom. This trick aims to reduce stat...11 Aug, 2026, 08.52 AM IST
- Defence stocks: Time to change strategy? 18 stocks with downside and upside potential from minus 26% to plus 26%When a stock remains in the red for several months, investors naturally begin questioning the investment. Imagine a shipbuilder remaining w...09 Aug, 2026, 02.37 PM IST
- Why are people putting a ball of aluminium foil in the washing machine? The surprising reason behind the viral laundry hackA viral laundry hack involves using aluminium foil balls to reduce static cling. These crumpled foil balls help discharge static electricit...30 Jul, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
- India needs 86 GW additional thermal power by FY36, 64 GW under works: GovtIndia requires 86,440 MW of new thermal power capacity by 2035-36. Over 63,000 MW of this capacity is currently under implementation. Trans...27 Jul, 2026, 04.37 PM IST
- Can you reuse aluminium foil? 10 practical household uses backed by scienceCleaned aluminum foil offers multiple household uses beyond single use. It effectively removes tarnish from silver through an electrochemic...25 Jul, 2026, 04.59 PM IST
- Why are more people wrapping their wallets in aluminum foil to help block wireless theftMany modern wallets contain wirelessly readable items like identification cards. These chips can transmit unique identification numbers ove...24 Jul, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
- In the 1780s, Luigi Galvani watched frog muscles twitch near a spark; the accident launched “animal electricity” and helped spark modern electrophysiologyAn early 1780s experiment with a frog leg and static electricity led to a significant scientific discovery. Luigi Galvani observed that dea...17 Jul, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
- Many people put aluminium foil balls in wardrobes. It solves a common clothing problemAluminium foil balls are gaining attention as a simple household hack for wardrobes and laundry. Their main benefit comes from aluminium’s ...16 Jul, 2026, 02.35 PM IST
- A ball of aluminum foil can solve your most annoying laundry problem. How to use it in your dryerTightly crumpled aluminum foil balls can effectively reduce static cling in laundry loads. These reusable balls act as conductors, discharg...10 Jul, 2026, 04.37 PM IST
- Why Your Digital Investments Aren’t Creating ValueMany companies are pouring money into AI, analytics, and CRM platforms, yet struggle to translate those investments into measurable revenue...06 Jul, 2026, 03.23 PM IST
- Why static cling gets worse in winter and the simple hack people useStatic electricity in clothes is a common problem. Many households are now using aluminum foil balls in dryers. This method helps reduce st...08 May, 2026, 09.39 AM IST
- Why Your Curtains Get Dusty So Fast And What’s Really Going On Behind ItIt has been observed by many individuals that curtains collect dust much more quickly than any other items, such as floorboards, tables, an...20 Apr, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
- Why Aluminum Foil Is Suddenly Appearing on Door Handles and How This Simple Trick Delivers A Surprisingly Big EffectA simple household trick is gaining popularity across the United States. Wrapping door handles in aluminum foil effectively reduces painful...17 Apr, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
- Apple warns of 'small electrical shocks' from iPod, iPhoneTechnology giant Apple has warned of possible small and quick electrical shocks from the headphones while using iPods and iPhones.20 May, 2009, 04.27 PM IST
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