" It's one of those phrases people use to describe rare events or unlikely coincidences. The idea feels intuitive – what are the odds of lightning hitting the exact same spot again? Yet this common ...

Our planet is crackling with more electrical energy than ever before. Scientists worldwide are documenting an alarming trend that few people anticipated: and intense across the globe. This isn't just ...

Lightning is an essential part of nature—balancing Earth’s electrical charge by transferring negative energy back to the ground. But it can also be fatal. That’s especially true in Florida, where ...

Lightning strikes are some of the most awesome demonstrations of power on Earth. We’ve all seen trees, mountains and skyscrapers struck. But if a car is struck by lightning, then what happens?

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. More than 2,000 lightning strikes illuminated Southern California skies in 48 hours, mostly occurring over the ...

Locations circled in red are the lightning attachment points near the aileron of the United 787. Credit: NTSB Properly designed and maintained bonding straps and grounding connections are vital for ...

Hundreds of lightning strikes sparked across the Bay Area as a low pressure system passed through the region this week, bringing a spattering of rain and a cooldown that is set to end as temperatures ...