Lightning, which can heat the atmosphere to five times the temperature of the surface of the sun, is the result of a powerful ...

A full understanding of how lightning forms in the clouds has eluded scientists, but new research promises to solve this ...

Many astronomers are growing increasingly concerned that these outdoor lighting from roads, buildings and elsewhere could ...

Lightning has captivated scientists for centuries, but despite extensive research, the precise atmospheric conditions that ...

The lighthouse has a lightning rod and was undamaged by the strike. Lyon said there will be no light, but it still will be open to the public on National Lighthouse Day Aug. 7, where people can ...

The Marshall Point lighthouse sits on the water's edge with its damaged light removed after a July 27 lightning strike Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023, in the village of Port Clyde, Maine.

Lightning bug populations may be on the decline in Illinois and the U.S. Here's a look at why and how you can help.