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A generator is simply a device that converts mechanical energy (itself derived from coal, oil, natural gas, wind, water, nuclear reactions or other sources) into electrical energy. Here ...

Now, researchers at the University of Alabama in Huntsville have determined that double-sided Scotch tape can improve triboelectric power generators. Triboelectric generation, of course ...

When the power goes out in any season, having a backup generator ready to go solves a lot of problems. It keeps your fridge cold, so food doesn’t spoil. It ensures that essential medical ...

Cars use a type of a.c. generator, called an alternator, to keep the battery charged and to run the electrical system while the engine is working. A dynamo is another type of generator sometimes ...

The Van de Graaff generator is a staple of science museums, to the point that even if the average person might not know its name, there’s an excellent chance they’ll be familiar with the ...