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In the experiment, flies were trained to associate a particular smell with an electric shock using both classical and operant conditioning methods. Under classical conditioning, the flies froze in ...

Image via Depositphotos Electric eels produce their shocks using specialized cells called electrolytes ... and electric eel discharges could cause this DNA to be absorbed by nearby organisms. This ...

Plug the charger into another wall outlet and see what happens. If your laptop does not give an electric shock this time, the problem is with that particular wall socket. Maybe the wall socket is ...

Bengaluru: In a chilling case of electrocution caught on a CCTV camera, a woman in Karnataka's Kalburgi took a massive jolt while she was helping her son get on a school bus. The 34-year-old woman ...

Getting an electrical shock can be startling to terrifying. Startling, like a zap from a light switch. Or terrifying, like when I stood inside of large piece of electrical distribution equipment ...

As an embryo grows, there is a continuous stream of communication between cells to form tissues and organs. Cells need to read numerous cues from their environment, and these may be chemical or ...

"What if you wanted more salt on your food but were open to a mild electric shock instead?” We all need sodium to function, and depending on the type of cuisine you favor, you may be getting a ...

A new study published in Science Advances reveals evidence of electrical signaling and coordinated behavior in choanoflagellates, the closest living relatives of animals. This elaborate example of ...

During the rescue, three firefighters received electric shocks due to high voltage charging the ground and nearby structures. The victim was moved to an ambulance and received emergency medical ...

Since this type of outlet lacks a ground connection, the risk of power surges and electrical shocks is higher. That lack of ground connection is a big reason why modern homes exclusively use ...