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, ...

Scientists have shown that lightning-like bursts can be recreated in small blocks of solid materials in the lab.

Penn State researchers found that lightning-like discharges may occur inside materials such as glass and quartz, potentially ...

Lightning has captivated scientists for centuries, but despite extensive research, the precise atmospheric conditions that trigger a lightning strike within thunderclouds have remained a profound ...

The numbers are out, and Texas once again topped the list for the most lightning strikes out of any state in the United ...