A lightning "megaflash" that zipped across five U.S. states has set a new record for the longest ever detected. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...

A new model may have finally solved where storm clouds get their missing energy. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

We still don't fully understand what triggers lightning. A new study suggests that showers of cosmic rays may be the missing link. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...