Discover how to craft a simple electric motor using everyday household items in this detailed, step-by-step tutorial. Follow along as we transform basic materials—like copper wire, an old CD, magnets, ...

Discover the fascinating world of static electricity through simple balloon experiments. You'll learn how static charges build up through friction, how they attract or repel objects, and see everyday ...

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Beth Harris, a Raleigh mom of two, long-time science educator and creator of Fort Kits for Kids, and her son Abe share an easy experiment with a lesson about static electricity. Beth Harris, a Raleigh ...

Watch as tiny pieces of foil magically dance and float inside a bottle! This fascinating experiment demonstrates the invisible force of static electricity and shows how electrical charges can move ...

Bits of material levitating against gravity, a stream of water deflected by invisible means, sparks of light appearing out of thin air; with observations like those, it’s a wonder that the early ...