Lightning was caught on camera hitting a tree in Tomahawk, Wisconsin, on Sept. 9. Security camera footage captured the strike on the property of Mike Smith, who was not home at the time but was ...

Before a discovery in a Panamanian rainforest, “it seemed impossible that lightning could be a good thing for the trees,” a scientist said. By Rebecca Dzombak When lightning strikes a tree in the ...

If a tree gets struck by lightning in the woods, does anyone count it? Well, the scientists behind a new study in Global Change Biology do. Using new analysis of lightning data from around the world, ...

A new study provides the first estimates of lightning-killed trees, a crucial figure for understanding Earth's carbon cycle. Reading time 2 minutes We’ve all seen dramatic footage of lightning ...

Lightning is often seen as a killer, leaving behind destruction and death of trees — but one tropical species has evolved to use the force of nature to its benefit. The tonka bean tree, scientifically ...

Being struck by lightning is something humans generally try to avoid. But for at least one tropical tree species, this doesn’t hurt—and might even be a good thing. Scientists have long believed that ...

A technician climbs a tower to locate lightning strikes in the study area on Panama's Barro Colorado Island. Evan Gora / Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies Getting struck by lightning might not sound ...

The saying, ‘Survival of the fittest,’ was made famous by naturalist Charles Darwin, but a tropical rainforest in Panama is a living example of it. Researchers have found a tree species that possesses ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Most people don’t often witness the dramatic results of trees ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – Firefighters in the Black Hills are warning people about lightning strikes and their potential to cause wildfires. On Facebook, the Silver City Volunteer Fire Department ...