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By Apr 6, 2021
Environment

Lightning strikes could double in the Arctic this century, setting the tundra on fire

Climate change is driving the increase in Arctic lightning, creating a nightmarish positive feedback loop.
By Jan 26, 2021
Space

Rare ‘blue jet’ lightning spotted and photographed from space

Thunderstorms happen above the clouds, too.
By Aug 10, 2020
Space

Ammonia ‘mushballs’ could spark strange lightning on Jupiter

The slushy snowballs may heavily affect jovian meteorology.
By Jul 8, 2020
Science

This photographer chases the Midwest’s most dramatic storms. Here are some of his favorite shots.

Eric Meola went from shooting rock-album art to documenting the hidden beauty of the great American plains.
By Aug 30, 2018
Space

Meet STEVE, and 7 other mysterious glowing things you’ll find in the night sky

From northern lights to lightning bolts
By Jun 8, 2018
Science

How far away was that lightning? Here’s how to figure it out.

Light speed is almost instantaneous, while sound is much slower.
By Jun 8, 2018
Space

In a shocking turn of events, lightning strikes on Jupiter look a lot like our own

The lightning struck more than twice.
By May 22, 2018
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Exclusive: Watch a new video of lightning strikes seen from space

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Listen to the first-ever recordings of volcanic thunder

The sounds of science.
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Lightning nearly struck this kid. What happened?

It seemed harmless enough, playing in the rain with an umbrella under an overflowing rain gutter. The thunderstorm was passing,...