Globally, lightning is responsible for over 4,000 fatalities and billions of dollars in damage every year; Switzerland itself weathers up to 150,000 strikes annually. Understanding exactly how ...

A team has developed the world's first technology to prevent damage caused by "positive lightning," which frequently occurs in offshore wind farms during winter. Just as voltage has positive and ...

Bill Burton: Lightning Part Two. Last week we tackled negative lightning. And negative lightning just kind of brings you down. Positive lightning just uplifts you. That's the difference, right? Tawana ...

MIDLAND, Texas — When thunderstorms roll across West Texas, most people know to watch for lightning. But what many don't realize is that not all lightning strikes are created equal. Meteorologists ...

A woman in Boynton Beach, FL has captured a rare positive lightning strike on camera. "Wow," is pretty much all we can say, possibly followed by some expletives. Share on Facebook (opens in a new ...

Globally, lightning is responsible for over 4,000 fatalities and billions of dollars in damage every year; Switzerland itself weathers up to 150,000 strikes annually. Understanding exactly how ...