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title: ESD and Static - Fun With Science!
description: A quick look at ESD, static electricity, and how it affects electronics. Damage to electronics from ESD, how and why.
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# [ESD and Static - Fun With Science!](https://www.libertypackaging.com/blog/bid/100407/esd-and-static-fun-with-science)

 Written by [Elaine Spitz](https://www.libertypackaging.com/blog/author/elaine-spitz) | Mar 18, 2014 3:18:00 PM

Here's an entertaining and informative look at some of the basics of electrostatic discharge, hosted by our favorite Science Guy, Don Donovan, Head of the Science Department at Thayer Academy. 

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