Most of us have probably used a 9-volt battery. They power small household items such as clocks, smoke detectors, and toys. Now think about what you could power with 860 volts. It’s 95 times the ...

When scientists attempt to transfer genetic material into an organism, they often use an electric field, a technique called "electroporation," that makes cell walls more permeable. This sophisticated ...

The electric eel is one of the most dangerous predators in the water — not because of its size, but because of what it can do. It can generate massive electrical shocks powerful enough to stun, ...

A recent study has found that the electricity produced by an electric eel’s discharge is strong enough to cause the transfer of genetic material from the environment into the cells of nearby animals.

Crocodiles are apex predators in many freshwater ecosystems, but even they can encounter prey capable of fighting back. One such animal, as shown in the video clip, is the electric eel, a South ...

Electric eels may look like harmless river creatures, but trust us – you don’t want to touch one. In this video, we dive into how these fascinating animals generate powerful electric shocks, what they ...

"I tweet about whatever sparks my interest." That's the Twitter bio for Miguel Wattson, the electric eel at the Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga. What sparks Miguel's interest? Food. Fear. Kids ...