The collision of two lightning-bolts-in-the-making spawned an exceedingly brief but extremely energetic flash of gamma rays. This first-of-its-kind observation may help explain an origin of some of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A Penn State-led study reveals the hidden chain reaction that starts lightning, linking ...

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Martian dust storms crackle with ‘mini lightning,’ revealing a hidden electric Mars A glass bead and a green laser helps scientists observe lightning form in real time Gamma-rays trigger lightning and ...

An analysis of volcanic rocks has revealed large quantities of nitrogen compounds that were almost certainly formed by volcanic lightning. This process could have provided the nitrogen required for ...