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CONTROVERSY: Conductive versus Non Conductive Underground Piping for Fuel Dispensing Systems - Why is this an issue?

Static Electricity & Refueling Fire Safety Brochure- offers valuable information and great safety tips, By Fowler Associates

Lipoatrophia Semicircularis: a new office condition which may be related to EMI/ESD

TRAVOLTA Means Charging

Updated! Static Electricity Page

All Charged Up! Part 1 Electricity CoolStuff newsletter published by Arbor Scientific

ESD Control Program for Novice-Tips for ESD coordinators and for setting up ESD control programs in an organization

Shock horror probe- the world of a static electricity consultant- Dr. Jeremy Smallwood, Electrostatic Solutions

Abbreviation of Electrostatic Discharge (pdf)-In this paper consequences of improper use of the abbreviation are considered and consistent practices for the written and spoken language are proposed- By Toni Viheriakoski, Specialist, Electrostatics- Nokia Siemens Networks

Sacred Mission - Electrical Health Debate written by Matteo Tavera translated by George Verdon (NEW: Summary of Sacred Mission added to the end of text)

WATCH: Dust Hazards During the Winter- Safety Message from the US Chemical Safety Board

From NewScientist
Car Exhaust Fumes Cause Lightning Strikes

Mastering RFID Label Converting (PDF)-Where Understanding Static Control Can Prevent RFID Transponder Failures- By Mark Blitshteyn, Ion Systems

Take a Look: 3-D Electrostatic Animation

Revisit:Are Children's Slides at Fast Food Restaurants a Static Hazard?

Revisit: Static Electricity Can Play Havoc with Cochlear Implants

Test Method to Measure Surface Voltages Created on Tribocharging Inhabited Garments -New test method by John Chubb

Some Do Not View Electrostatics the Same as Others- Interesting but disturbing reading

Embedded Devices- New ESD Challenges

Tribocharging Studies on Inhabited Cleanroom Garments- John Chubb

Scientists Close in on Source of X-rays in Lightning

RFID Tags Interfere with Hospital Equipment and Raise Safety Concerns-Featured article from Medical News Today

Student Death Prompts Schools to Install Lightning Predictors

Watch as lightning strikes while soccer players are still on the field

Super Charged Granny?????- Shows the lack of understanding in the media and the public on the issues of static electricity

John Chubb Defines ESD Instrument Calibration

NYC unplugs Edison's direct current service

Telsa Down under An Australian site detailing almost 200 high voltage and other projects

A Unified Theory of Electrification in Natural Processes -By Thomas Prevenslik

Explosive Surgery? -The operating room is filled with fuel and ignition sources. What is being done to prevent fires in the operating room? Check out this page filled with links to vaulable information.

Crocs Cause Static Electricity in Swedish Hospital? Maybe it's just a crock

Proposed Test Method by John Chubb

Exploding cell phone may have killed Korean man

UPDATE: Confession made in "exploding cell phone" of Korean man

UPDATED! -Cell Phone Explosions-Most recent: 19-year-old college student received second-degree burns from cell phone battery explosion

Cell phones exploding a growing problem

Breaking Through the Static: How to Find Information on the Safety of Your Cell Phone-Special report and investigation from NYC Council (PDF file)

Air Wells, Fog Fences & Dew Ponds- Not related to electrostatics but may be of interest to our readers

Static Spark Probable Cause of Texas Cargo Van Fire

Re-Engineering The Ark-Was The Ark of Covenant Using Static Electricity?

Awareness Bracelets in ESD Areas? We don't think so.

Experts Divided on What Attracts Lightning

Explore Benjamin Franklin-(PBS) Explore some of Ben Franklin's electrifying discoveries and test your knowledge of electricity. You might be shocked!

Researchers develop new ultra-thin plastic that could replace silicon

GM Holden Safety Recall (Australia)- Faulty Side Airbag, Static Electricity possible cause

ESD Questions Answered-Reader Feedback on Physical Science -Static Electricity Shocks

Dell Announces Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard

See a Notebook PC Explode

Dell Laptop Explodes at Japanese Conference

No Shock Shopping
Food Lion Uses Ground Wires on shopping Carts

Tesla Theory Finally a Reality! Technology developed that gives you all the battery juice you need directly from the air.

It's the thinnest material ever and could revolutionize computers and medicine