Who hasn't felt that sharp zap when stepping out of a car? The good news is that there are things you can do to prevent these ...

During the cold, dry months, everyday actions like handling a doorknob, flipping on a light switch or touching your car's metal frame are more likely to result in an annoying, yet harmless, jolt of ...

Tired of getting a jolt every time you touch metal? Find out the surprising science behind static shocks in West Texas and ...

Static zaps when you climb out of a car are more than a minor annoyance; they are a tiny physics lesson delivered straight to ...

There's a reason you may notice it more in the winter. Excess static electricity is always a shock to the system—literally—but if you're experiencing shocks more so than not, annoying is an ...