These observations "blur the line between these two types of emission, suggesting that gamma-ray glows often morph into intense pulses", Dwyer explained. Lightning often follows these intense ...

The NASA-funded student team includes David Bordelon of Metairie, La., Victor Fernandez-Kim of Baton Rouge, Joshua Curtis Collins of LaPlace, La., Brad Landry of Lockport, La., Adam Majoria of ...

Scientists have discovered intense bursts of gamma rays from thunderclouds. Using special aircraft to fly near the clouds, ...

Get Instant Summarized Text (Gist) Cosmic-ray showers, consisting of high-energy particles from space, appear to play a significant role in triggering lightning flashes. Observations using a 3D ...