The Phenomenon of Lightning Lightning is a powerful electrical discharge caused by imbalances between storm clouds and the ...

Lightning has long been a fascinating and powerful force of nature, captivating the imagination of humans for centuries.

Before a discovery in a Panamanian rainforest, “it seemed impossible that lightning could be a good thing for the trees,” a ...

Some trees don’t just survive lightning – they thrive on it. Scientists studying Panama’s tropical forests have discovered ...

Lightning strike causes house fire in Twinsburg during severe storms, occupants safe, minor firefighter injury.

Squatting in an open space when lightning strikes isn’t the best move, according to the National Weather Service. Here’s what you should do instead. As lightning safety strategies go ...

A rare and significant weather pattern is expected to develop Wednesday in Western Washington, bringing a high risk of ...

Being struck by lightning is something humans generally try to avoid. But for at least one tropical tree species, this ...

Getting zapped with millions of volts of electricity may not sound like a healthy activity, but for some trees, it is. A new study, published in New Phytologist, reports that some tropical tree ...