Scientists Show How to Trigger Tiny Lightning Strikes Inside a Block of Plastic
Scientists have successfully modeled large lightning strikes that occur on a kilometer scale in a lab setting of only a few centimeters
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Lightning on Mars: NASA’s MAVEN Orbiter Reveals a Strange Phenomenon on the Red Planet
Researchers have identified powerful Martian electrical discharges, similar to lightning, and strong enough to be observed from orbit.
NASA’s Perseverance Rover Hears the Crack of Martian Lightning, Providing the First Glimpse into the Red Planet’s Atmospheric Electricity
New evidence of electrical phenomena in the Martian atmosphere could expand our understanding of the Red Planet's chemistry, climate, and habitability.
“We Never Came This Far”: Accidental Discovery May Finally Unravel Mystery of What Sparks Lightning
An accidental discovery involving laser beams and particles suspended in light may unravel the mysterious nature of lightning strikes.
Scientists Reveal Odd “Flexoelectric Effect” in Ice Could Explain Lightning’s Mysterious Origins
A new study in Nature Physics reveals that ordinary ice can generate electricity when it is bent or deformed.
“We Call it Megaflash Lightning”: Scientists Use Satellites to Find New Record-Breaking Weather Extremes
Scientists have now observed the largest megaflash lightning strike ever documented across 515 miles of the Great Plains.
Scientists Are Tracking Mysterious ‘Transient Luminous Events’ from Space Using This Innovative Tech
Scientists are using instruments on the International Space Station to shed light on the mysterious appearances of transient luminous events.
Lightning Strikes May Release Deadly, High-Energy ‘Killer Electrons’ That Can Fry Electronics and Humans
Scientists say lightning strikes may be releasing deadly high-energy "killer electrons" that can fry electronics and humans alike.
In a ‘Shocking’ New Discovery, Scientists Say They Have Solved a Lightning Mystery
Scientists say they have solved a long-standing mystery why lightning strikes over land are more frequent and often stronger than over sea.
Ball Lightning and the Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Mystery
The Debrief recently spoke to experts on the subject of ball lightning, looking into some of the existing research on the often cited, but little-understood phenomenon.
Lightning Sparked the Origin of Life, According To Recent Study
Could lightning be responsible for the origin of life on Earth? According to a new study published by...