Scientists who study lightning say the more they can learn, the more society can work to protect people and property from ...

Our eyes deceive us when lightning strikes like a giant spark cracking the sky in two. That giant spark is only as big around as a golf ball. Like everything else in nature, it happens for a reason.

The lightning strikes were associated with an atmospheric river moving across the Northwestern U.S. on Monday.

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.

Zimbabwe is one of the most lightning-struck places on Earth, and a mix of extreme weather and deep-rooted superstition is ...

The nation matched a grim record for lightning strike deaths in September. Five lightning strike-related fatalities were reported, the most in any September since 2013, said John Jensenius, a ...

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

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 ...

A dramatic moment happened in Dubai when lightning hit the Burj Khalifa during a storm. The Crown Prince shared the stunning ...

A dramatic video of lightning striking the Burj Khalifa during heavy rain has gone viral after being shared by Dubai's Crown Prince. The incident occurred amid severe weather triggered by the 'Al ...