January 22, 2019

Why is the earth getting hotter?

From frigid ice ages to globe-spanning heat waves, Earth’s climate has been subject to natural changes throughout its long history. But in the last century or […]
January 22, 2019

What causes lightning?

Ever notice how most batteries have little plus symbols (+) on their tops and minus symbols (-) on their bottoms? A storm cloud is like a […]
January 22, 2019

What are my chances of getting zapped by lightning?

The odds of the average American getting struck are 1 in 5,000. Lightning strikes about 2,000 people world-wide each year, and 9 out of every 10 […]
January 22, 2019

Why doesn’t lightning strike twice?

That old saying is a sham. Bolts strike skyscrapers and other tall buildings twice, thrice, or more. New York City’s Empire State Building gets hit about […]