More fireflies than usual are lighting up summer evenings in the U.S. Northeast. But scientists say the lightning bugs are ...

While orbiting telescopes like the Hubble Space Telescope or the James Webb Space Telescope give researchers a unique view of ...

Did you see a flash of lightning? Start counting, because that can tell you how far away the thunderstorm is, and if it's ...

Shine a light on history with National Lighthouse Day, as historic beacons across the United States take center stage in ...

Lightning is one of the greatest natural forces on our planet. New mapping tools are revealing just how big it is.

A stroke of lighting that lasted more than 7 seconds and flashed across 829 kilometres is officially the longest ever ...

Outdoor lighting for buildings, roads and advertising can help people see in the dark of night, but many astronomers are ...

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 ...

How Lightning bugs or fireflies light up at night by producing a chemical reaction inside of their bodies. This type of light production is called bioluminescence.

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.