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Shocking science: why static electricity happens in winter
Description
January 25, 2019
Static shocks are a sometimes painful consequence of winter. We asked scientists at the Manitoba Museum why they happen and how to stop them.
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Shocking science: why static electricity happens in winter01:14 | January 25, 2019 -
The science of being scared01:56 | October 27, 2025 -
Manitoba Children’s Museum presents Attack of the Bloodsuckers!02:56 | June 5, 2025 -
“Critical Distance” at the Manitoba Museum01:54 | June 4, 2025 -
New ice core01:05 | April 22, 2025 -
Canadian Fertility Awareness Week03:32 | April 21, 2025 -
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Chemistry experts gather in Manitoba01:52 | June 4, 2024 -
Winnipeg-held conference showcases future of chemistry03:07 | June 4, 2024 -
Chemistry conference in Winnipeg to help shape next generation of scientists03:18 | June 4, 2024 -
Winnipeg hosts major chemistry conference to explore modern, sustainable chemistry03:09 | June 4, 2024 -
Manitoba mentor advocates for girls in STEM across schools02:04 | February 13, 2024 -
Bison Regional Science Fair fueling creativity and curiosity for STEM related fields05:11 | January 18, 2024 -
University of Winnipeg asteroid study00:59 | January 17, 2024 -
Manitoba professor creates visualization of polar galaxy rings01:11 | September 13, 2023 -
Examining AI in the courtroom04:14 | August 14, 2023 -
Look up: Busy night skies for Manitoba stargazers04:21 | August 8, 2023 -
Massive ‘T-Rex of the deep’ fossil discovered in southern Manitoba03:33 | August 5, 2023 -
Winnipeg student sees their future in coding and videogame design04:16 | June 15, 2023 -
Keeping their fingers on the pulse: New computer science program helps students prepare for careers in tech03:38 | June 15, 2023 -
Local programmer living his dream, and helping others do the same03:28 | June 14, 2023 -
Future potential: Ubisoft Winnipeg encourages Manitoba students to consider careers in STEM03:43 | June 14, 2023 -
Winnipeg student to confront algae blooms at international competition01:52 | May 24, 2023 -
Science Rendezvous at U of M offering fun, educational demonstrations for families03:54 | May 11, 2023 -
Science Rendezvous at U of M hoping to inspire next generation of scientists04:02 | May 11, 2023 -
Science Rendezvous returns to U of M, bringing robots, demonstrations and more to public04:20 | May 11, 2023 -
Program teaching students about drones, aerial research and sustainability to expand03:48 | February 17, 2023 -
Researchers at the University of Winnipeg bring machine learning to Manitoba fields04:56 | December 15, 2022 -
Manitoba Museum collecting and studying fossils in Churchill05:05 | August 8, 2022 -
Indigenous science and post-secondary education04:37 | June 21, 2022 -
Saskatchewan’s Saqib Shahab, to receive honorary degree from University of Regina00:36 | June 10, 2022
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Shocking science: why static electricity happens in winter01:14 | January 25, 2019
-
The science of being scared01:56 | October 27, 2025
-
Manitoba Children’s Museum presents Attack of the Bloodsuckers!02:56 | June 5, 2025
-
“Critical Distance” at the Manitoba Museum01:54 | June 4, 2025
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New ice core01:05 | April 22, 2025
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Canadian Fertility Awareness Week03:32 | April 21, 2025
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Global National: March 822:29 | March 8, 2025
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Vaccine funding uncertainty01:13 | January 30, 2025
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Chemistry experts gather in Manitoba01:52 | June 4, 2024
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Winnipeg-held conference showcases future of chemistry03:07 | June 4, 2024
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Chemistry conference in Winnipeg to help shape next generation of scientists03:18 | June 4, 2024
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Winnipeg hosts major chemistry conference to explore modern, sustainable chemistry03:09 | June 4, 2024
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Manitoba mentor advocates for girls in STEM across schools02:04 | February 13, 2024
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Bison Regional Science Fair fueling creativity and curiosity for STEM related fields05:11 | January 18, 2024
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University of Winnipeg asteroid study00:59 | January 17, 2024
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Manitoba professor creates visualization of polar galaxy rings01:11 | September 13, 2023
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Examining AI in the courtroom04:14 | August 14, 2023
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Look up: Busy night skies for Manitoba stargazers04:21 | August 8, 2023
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Massive ‘T-Rex of the deep’ fossil discovered in southern Manitoba03:33 | August 5, 2023
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Winnipeg student sees their future in coding and videogame design04:16 | June 15, 2023
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Future potential: Ubisoft Winnipeg encourages Manitoba students to consider careers in STEM03:43 | June 14, 2023
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Winnipeg student to confront algae blooms at international competition01:52 | May 24, 2023
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Science Rendezvous at U of M offering fun, educational demonstrations for families03:54 | May 11, 2023
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Researchers at the University of Winnipeg bring machine learning to Manitoba fields04:56 | December 15, 2022
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Manitoba Museum collecting and studying fossils in Churchill05:05 | August 8, 2022
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Indigenous science and post-secondary education04:37 | June 21, 2022
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Saskatchewan’s Saqib Shahab, to receive honorary degree from University of Regina00:36 | June 10, 2022
Shocking science: why static electricity happens in winter
Description
January 25, 2019
Static shocks are a sometimes painful consequence of winter. We asked scientists at the Manitoba Museum why they happen and how to stop them.
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