Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A Penn State-led study reveals the hidden chain reaction that starts lightning, linking electrons, X-rays, and gamma rays. (CREDIT ...

A Richland-based photographer says there's no "secret" to capturing lightning photos, especially at night. But there are a few tips that can make it a lot easier. Scott Butner, a retired PNNL ...

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Lightning researchers expect lightning could become more frequent as temperatures rise. Photo by Rick Lipscomb, courtesy NOAA. The age-old maxim says lightning never strikes the same place twice.