Texas' energy market is unlike those in other states in two distinct ways: It has its own electric grid and it's deregulated. Sam Becker is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in and on CNBC, ...

For centuries, static electricity has been the subject of intrigue and scientific investigation. Now, researchers from the ...

Without electricity, our modern lives would grind to a halt. Think about it—no phones, no lights, no refrigerators, no electric cars. But have you ever stopped to think about how it all started? It ...

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On Monday’s show: We talk about the divided response to a death penalty case in Texas, how we got a deregulated energy market and what it has meant for consumers, and we discuss the latest ...

Electricity's story is one of curiosity and innovation. Ancient Greeks noted static electricity. Baghdad Battery hints at early energy use. Gilbert named 'electricus'. Franklin linked lightning to ...

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