Lightning researchers expect lightning could become more frequent as temperatures rise. Photo by Rick Lipscomb, courtesy NOAA. The age-old maxim says lightning never strikes the same place twice.

Tampa Bay Lightning fans have awaited this moment all season, and the treasure is finally here. The Lightning on Thursday—in partnership with the NHL and Fanatics—revealed the design for their 2026 ...

The Goleta Lightning Bolts show off their new bling after winning their holiday tournament championship last weekend. (Goleta Lightning Courtesy Photo) The GVGSA Goleta Lightning Bolts dominated their ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Scientists have detected tiny lightning bolts on Mars for the first time — they were found ...

The Perseverance rover picked up audio evidence of electric discharges in the red planet’s atmosphere. By Kenneth Chang It is shocking but not surprising. Lightning crackles on Mars, scientists ...

The Lockheed Martin Sniper Networked Targeting Pod at the Dubai Airshow. Credit: Steve Trimble/Aviation Week Network DUBAI—In the category of defense-themed PowerPoint presentations, the seemingly ...

A photojournalist captured a lightning strike near the Sanibel Causeway on August 16. The photographer used a long exposure to create a time-lapse effect of the storm. Challenges included shooting at ...

The Tampa Bay Lighting have successfully bolted forward during their last handful of games with a four-game winning streak. They landed their first home win of the season, and one of their veteran ...

A security camera in north central Wisconsin captured the dramatic moment when a bolt of lightning struck a white pine tree on Sept. 9, causing a fire that prompted neighbors to spring into action. A ...

In any workplace, there’s one person who seems like they’ve had one too many cups of coffee at all times. For the San Francisco Giants right now, that person is pretty clearly rookie Drew Gilbert — ...

It starts with a flash that slices through the sky. Moments later, thunder follows with a deafening rumble. You are told to stay indoors, unplug your phone, or avoid touching anything metallic. Some ...