This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American So many debates about our transforming ...

With March being observed as energy month, watch this video which introduces the viewer to the concept of electricity. This video explains electricity as the flow of atomic particles called electrons.

While the introduction of electricity as a universal service may provide some relief from higher electricity prices, it also comes with a considerable amount of additional red tape for municipalities.

In Venezuela, as around the world, the provision of reliable and affordable electric power is essential for the availability of vital humanitarian services such as healthcare and water supply, as well ...

For electricity to flow, everything needs to be connected in a big ring. It’s called a circuit. For example, the lights in most houses and flats are part of a circuit controlled by the consumer unit, ...