That's ball lightning, a mysterious and rare weather phenomenon that has puzzled scientists for years. These glowing orbs, typically the size of a grapefruit, can last several seconds as they ...

Scientists have revealed a hidden trigger of lightning that could resolve a centuries-old weather mystery. Earth is struck by ...

Detecting radiation is a fundamental necessity for national security, but doing so effectively and at a distance is a tall ...

Photographs of the phenomenon are rare, with the gigantic jets being first documented around 2002. Now a new photograph taken on board the International Space Staton (ISS) has shown the lightning ...