Static electricity could charge our electronics: A new study suggests it is caused by tiny structural changes that occur at the surface of materials when they come into contact with each other. The finding may help create more sustainable, longer-lasting power sources for small electronic devices.

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Static electricity could charge our electronics: A new study suggests it is caused by tiny structural changes that occur at the surface of materials when they come into contact with each other. The finding may help create more sustainable, longer-lasting power sources for small electronic devices.