Static electricity: mysteries lurk within this everyday phenomenon

Physics World is exploring the hidden complexities of static electricity with soft-matter expert Scott Waitukaitis. In a new podcast discussion, they're unpacking mysteries lurking beneath a phenomenon most of us encounter without understanding it—from the shock of a doorknob to the spark of winter clothing.

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