The National Lightning Detection Network counts all of the lightning flashes and strikes across the U.S. Some Michigan ...

Lightning strikes are always a serious threat, no matter what season it is. For the last year, lightning strikes in the U.S.

Florida has long been regarded as the lightning capital of the United States — but it may have competition. A new report by environmental consulting firm AEM found that Oklahoma was the nation’s ...

Lightning activity poses a significant danger throughout the year, regardless of the season. Over the past 12 months, the ...

AEM, a private company that operates one of the world’s largest lightning detection systems, named Oklahoma the new lightning ...

The storm clouds in the distance swirled, but it was unclear whether they should seek shelter. Suddenly, a flash of lightning struck the 15th green on July 8 as Simon Mariani played in an Ironman of ...

Have you ever shuffled through your living room carpet in socks and touched a doorknob to be met with a pop! and a shock? That’s what’s happening in the clouds during a thunderstorm. Our eyes deceive ...

The Nature Index 2025 Research Leaders — previously known as Annual Tables — reveal the leading institutions and countries/territories in the natural and health sciences, according to their output in ...