The Other Kind Of Static Hazard to Your Logic Circuits

We’ve all heard of the dangers of static electricity when dealing with electronics, and we all take the proper precautions when working with static-sensitive components — don’t we? But as …read more Continue reading The Other Kind Of Static Hazard to Your Logic Circuits

Drone Replaces Kite in Recreation of Famous Atmospheric Electricity Experiment

Recreating Ben Franklins kite experiment with a drone

Finally, someone decided to answer the question that nobody was asking: what if [Benjamin Franklin] had had a drone rather than a kite? Granted, [Jay Bowles] didn’t fly his electricity-harvesting …read more Continue reading Drone Replaces Kite in Recreation of Famous Atmospheric Electricity Experiment

Whirling Shutters on This Field Mill Measure Electrostatic Charges at Distance

Hardly a person hasn’t experienced the sudden, sharp discharge of static electricity, especially on a crisp winter’s day. It usually requires a touch, though, the classic example being a spark from finger to doorknob after scuffing across the carpet. But how would one measure the electrostatic charge of an object …read more

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