For one tropical tree species in the forests of Panama, getting struck by lightning every once in a while is […] ...

Before a discovery in a Panamanian rainforest, “it seemed impossible that lightning could be a good thing for the trees,” a ...

An Illinois family walked away unharmed after deputies say lightning struck their car while they were driving on a highway on ...

Knowing what to do during a thunderstorm is crucial for protecting your life and property, but many people don’t realize that ...

Homeowners in the metro are feeling the impact of recent storms. Francisco Arreuin and his family were home when lightning ...

Lightning kills hundreds of millions of trees per year. But in 2015, while working in Panama, Gora and his colleagues came across a Dipteryx oleifera tree that had survived a strike with little ...

Dannion Brinkley, 74, was a sceptic of the afterlife until he was struck by lightning and "died" for 28 minutes. He now ...

Technician Cesar Gutierrez climbs a tower to detect and locate lightning strikes in the study area. After detection, drones and on-the-ground teams monitor the strike’s impacts. Credit: Evan Gora / ...

ROGERS, Ark. ( KNWA/KFTA) — The Rogers Fire Department responded to a house that caught fire after it was struck by lightning ...

Lightning strikes may kill hundreds of millions of trees every year, but one tropical tree has evolved to benefit from the ...

Trees struck by lightning may not need to be removed, as the damage varies depending on the intensity of the strike. It's crucial to address immediate hazards like broken branches, but wait a few ...