Cold War Spy Technology Captures Radioactive Lightning Storms Ryan Whalen·October 10, 2024Two symbols of the Cold War, nuclear explosions and U2 spy planes combine in new storm research investigating "radioactive lightning."
Scientists Uncover New Clues To Why the U.S. is the Tornado Capital of the World Tim McMillan·June 29, 2024New research relying on computer modeling helps answer the question of why the U.S. is the tornado capital of the world.
A Rare Once-in-a-Generation Total Solar Eclipse Occurs on April 8: What to Expect, and Safety Measures to Take Chrissy Newton·March 25, 2024On April 8, 2024, North America will be treated to a rare total solar eclipse. Here's how to prepare for this once-in-a-generation event.
Plasmas: Life-like Luminous Phenomena? Micah Hanks·February 8, 2024This week, we examine a new science paper that argues many modern UAP sightings could represent manifestations of plasmas in space and in the atmosphere.
In a ‘Shocking’ New Discovery, Scientists Say They Have Solved a Lightning Mystery Christopher Plain·August 5, 2022Scientists say they have solved a long-standing mystery why lightning strikes over land are more frequent and often stronger than over sea.
Climate Change: A Challenge for U.S. National Security Micah Hanks·June 16, 2022This week, we examine the DOD's concerns about climate change, and what the U.S. military and its allies are doing to combat it.
Lightning Sparked the Origin of Life, According To Recent Study Tim McMillan·March 16, 2021Could lightning be responsible for the origin of life on Earth? According to a new study published by...
