Dipteryx oleifera trees not only survive lightning strikes, they grow taller, lose rivals, and reproduce more successfully.

Lightning is an essential part of nature—balancing Earth’s electrical charge by transferring negative energy back to the ground. But it can also be fatal.

Crews worked to restore power and fix wires to clean up areas of the state after storms Saturday night. A large tree fell on Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church on New Milford Turnpike. Jay Molloy, who ...

Lightning strikes are some of the most awesome demonstrations of power on Earth. We’ve all seen trees, mountains and skyscrapers struck. But if a car is struck by lightning, then what happens?

Lightning strikes from dry thunderstorms lit up parts of the Bay Area Tuesday morning. The National Weather Service said there were roughly 5,000 lightning strikes in parts of the East Bay and the ...

A lightning strike can cause fatal damage to the nervous system through massive electrical shock. To stay protected, here is ...

In October 1998, a shocking occurrence took place during a football match in the Democratic Republic of Congo. A bolt of lightning struck the pitch and resulted in the loss of the lives of 11 players ...

Lightning strikes are common during rain and storms. Often, people are caught off guard without warning. Keeping this in mind ...