Discover the fascinating world of magnetism and electricity with these hands-on science experiments! This video demonstrates ...

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Lightning is the simple process of balancing negatively and positively charged electrons in the atmosphere. We can do this on a small scale with electric shock on your finger when you and another ...

Rubbing a balloon on hair causes static electricity. Electrons transfer, giving the balloon a negative charge and the hair a ...

Researchers from Singapore have developed a clever way to turn raindrops into electricity - enough to power 12 LEDs for 20 seconds using nothing more than a small vertical tube and some carefully ...

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