Lightning long ago escaped the bounds of Earth’s atmosphere—scientists have already discovered lightning blazing through the skies of Jupiter, Saturn and Neptune. Now they think they’ve found it on ...

Researchers have identified powerful Martian electrical discharges, similar to lightning, and strong enough to be observed from orbit.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Lightning is one of Earth’s most impressive phenomena. The ...

This is the most out-of-this-world Vine you'll see all week. Reid Wiseman, an American astronaut on the International Space Station, has been documenting his adventures on Vine. His latest post is ...

In a rare sight, lightning struck the Seattle Space Needle on Monday. The Space Needle Twitter account shared a short video showing the thunderous strike.

Lightning formation and the conditions triggering it have long been shrouded in a cloud of mystery, but new research led by Penn State scientists is lifting the fog. Using mathematical calculations, ...

Meteorologists say the storm underwent rapid intensification, meaning its central pressure dropped quickly in a short period ...