Electricity started out as a curious phenomenon. Mentions of static charges from rubbing amber date to the sixth century BC. The tinkerers who played with sulfur globe friction machines in the 1660s ...

Electricity powers nearly every aspect of modern life, yet its journey from a mysterious natural phenomenon to a cornerstone of civilisation is filled with remarkable discoveries and brilliant minds.

Hey all Ars EEs, got a question.<BR><BR>As I understand it, residential electricity was pioneered by Edison, and made viable by Westinghouse here in the US. I could be wrong, but that's why I'm asking ...

For a jolt of local history, look no further than the Manitoba Electrical Museum. Since it first opened in 2001, the Manitoba Electrical Museum and Education Centre has provided visitors with an ...