Lightning is a phenomenon that has fascinated humanity since time immemorial, providing a stark example of the power and ...

For the first time, scientists have caught lightning in the act of unleashing a powerful burst of gamma radiation known as a ...

Japanese researchers captured rare gamma-ray flash from lightning collision using advanced multi-sensor detection system.

The strong currents of air in thunderstorms can cause air and water to shoot up and down very quickly. When this happens, ...

When Lightning Strikes, So Do Gamma Rays. On January 30, 2023, at 01:13 AM local time, lightning struck Tower 1. A downward ...

Gamma-ray bursts do not only occur in space, but also on Earth. Researchers from Japan have observed their formation during a thunderstorm for the first time.

The Franco-Chinese space mission SVOM has just entered a new phase: after nine months of testing, the satellite is officially ...

This study uncovers terrestrial gamma-ray flashes produced by lightning, offering new insights into Earth's powerful ...

A team of international scientists has uncovered a surprising cosmic mystery, thanks to a galaxy nicknamed the Squid Galaxy ...

Born of x-ray astronomy, a novel handheld gamma-optical camera stands at the nexus of medical and industrial imaging. By ...