Dipteryx oleifera trees not only survive lightning strikes, they grow taller, lose rivals, and reproduce more successfully.

Lightning in fields can be a source of nitrogen but at times can result in crop damage which, at a glance, resembles a very ...

Many common beliefs about lightning are myths. These ideas often stem from simple observations and are passed down without ...

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.

" 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 ...

Stunning footage of the thunderstorm’s aftermath shows a large tree in Brisbane breaking after it was struck by lightning.

Florida's distinction as the lightning capital of the U.S. is determined in part by the data Vaisala collects across the country every year. While Texas is home to the highest number of total strikes, ...