APRIL SHOWERS BRING MAY FLOWERS, BUT THEY ALSO COULD BRING SOME DARK AND STORMY NIGHTS THAT FRIGHTEN A LOT OF KIDS. IN FACT, THERE’S THUNDER IN THE FORECAST TONIGHT. HERE TO TALK ABOUT THAT DOCTOR, ...

As summer storm season ramps up, so does lightning danger-and with it, decades of misinformation. From showering during storms to pumping gas, myths about lightning continue to circulate widely, often ...

That’s because thunder is the sound caused by lightning (it’s part of why dogs fear thunder). A charged, superheated lightning bolt creates a “resonating tube” as it travels. The air in the tube can ...

This week’s persistent thunderstorms have been both a blessing and a curse. The modest relief from the recording-breaking high temperatures, the assistance with keeping lawns and plants hydrated, and ...

Every year, lightning is estimated to cause up to 24,000 deaths globally. It starts forest fires, burns buildings and crops, and causes disruptive power outages. The best, most practical technology ...

After a day of suspense, the first manned flight of the American company SpaceX was postponed from Wednesday to Saturday due to the bad weather, while two NASA astronauts were already installed in the ...