Getting zapped with millions of volts of electricity may not sound like a healthy activity, but for some trees, it is. A new ...

Lightning has long been a fascinating and powerful force of nature, captivating the imagination of humans for centuries.

Technician Cesar Gutierrez climbs a tower to detect and locate lightning strikes in the study area. After detection, drones and on-the-ground teams monitor the strike’s impacts.

Some trees don’t just survive lightning – they thrive on it. Scientists studying Panama’s tropical forests have discovered that Dipteryx oleifera trees often benefit from lightning strikes that ...

Earth might be creating microscopic lightning bolts—and this electrical phenomenon could have sparked the chemistry of life ...

Trees struck by lightning may not need to be removed, as the damage varies depending on the intensity of the strike. It's crucial to address immediate hazards like broken branches, but wait a few ...

The Wilmington Fire Department said lightning caused by Sunday night’s storm struck two homes—including one on Newkirk Avenue ...