The Synthesis of "static electricity"

An explanation of electric charge, a fundamental property of matter that governs electricity and magnetism and powers our modern world.

An essential overview of electricity, from the flow of electrons to its critical role in modern society and the growing demands on our power grids.

An explainer on electric current, the fundamental flow of electric charge that powers everything from our homes to our technology.

Understand voltage, the fundamental force in electric circuits that powers everything from your phone to the grid. Learn what it is and how it works.

An introduction to electromagnetism, one of nature's four fundamental forces, and how it powers everything from smartphones to medical technology.

An essential guide to electromagnetic fields (EMFs), the invisible energy that surrounds us, and the debate about their impact on our health.

An essential guide to insulators, materials that block the flow of electricity and heat, ensuring safety and energy efficiency in our daily lives.

An explainer on ions, the charged atoms or molecules that are fundamental to everything from human biology to the latest battery technology.

An explainer on the fundamental force of friction, its importance in new technology, and how it impacts everything we do, from walking to driving.

An overview of magnetism, the fundamental force of nature that powers everything from compasses to cutting-edge technology.