Leaving devices plugged in can result in phantom energy, which is the power consumed by appliances that draw electricity even ...

Not all outlet holes are the same, and there's a reason for that. The shapes (vertical slots, round holes, T-slots, etc.) correspond to specific electrical functions and safety features. Take the ...

In storm clouds, ice does more than just float or fall—it might actually help generate electricity. A new study in Nature ...

A new study has found an interesting and, perhaps, important property of ice. It appears to generate electricity when it is ...

Power plant outages can have far-reaching effects on residential electrical systems, creating safety hazards that many ...

The electrical and computer engineering professor will receive $267,185 as part of the U.S. Department of Energy-funded ...