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Effects of lightning strikes on the human body
When that amount of energy enters your body, it short-circuits the electric signa…
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A comet may have melted one of the world’s oldest civilisations to a crisp at more than 2,200 degrees Celsius
Abu Hureyra, one of the world’s oldest civilisations, might have been crushed by cosmic collisi…
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The F-35 was 'designed precisely' to fight and win in the kind of war happening in Ukraine, former test pilot says
The F-35's "capacity to neutralize the enemy cannot be matched by any other airplane," former test …
Constantine Atlamazoglou
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A stunning photo shows both red-sprite and blue-jet lightning in the skies above Hawaii
An observatory in Mauna Kea photographed a "red sprite" and "blue jet" during a storm. These lightn…
Aylin Woodward
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What happens to your body when it's struck by lightning
Getting stuck by lightning is rough. It can burn hotter than the sun, scar your body, and even blow…
Kevin Priolo,Shira Polan
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The F-35 Lightning fighter can't stand up to real lightning, so Marines ordered specialty rods to keep them from going up in flames
Earlier this month, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan requested 14 F-35 portable lighting rod…
Ryan Pickrell
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The US Navy is talking about turning its large amphibs into 'Lightning Carriers' as its carrier fleet struggles to keep up
The idea, which is reminiscent of the Harrier Carriers (Wasp-class amphibious assault ships carryin…
Ryan Pickrell
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Some Americans say 'firefly' while others say 'lightning bug,' and a series of maps highlights an interesting theory why
Interestingly, the firefly/lightning bug divide has a surprisingly rich and well-documented history…
Mark Abadi
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Marine Corps F-35s practice 'shock and awe' strikes in the Pacific with back-to-back bombing runs
"Our recent F-35B strike rehearsals demonstrate the 31st MEU's lethality and readiness to address p…
Ryan Pickrell
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China's most advanced stealth fighter may now be able to strike targets at greater distances than ever
China Central Television (CCTV), a state-run broadcaster, revealed recently that the aircraft has b…
Ryan Pickrell
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Survivors Explain What It's Like To Get Struck By Lightning
“Lightning can cause injuries to every single organ system and neurological system in the body,” Dr…
Dina Spector
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Nuclear bombs trigger a strange 'EMP' effect that could destroy your electronics - here's how it works
EMPs are rapid, invisible bursts of electromagnetic energy. They occur in nature, most frequently d…
Dave Mosher
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NATO set to kick off nuclear exercise 'Steadfast Noon' on Monday as UK's Royal Navy also hosts major naval training
"Steadfast Noon" will see more than 60 aircraft, including nuclear-capable fighter jets, carry out …
Rebecca Rommen
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US Marines put their new experimental 'loyal wingman' to the test finding targets for a force of fifth-gen F-35 stealth fighters
The test focused on improving communication between the XQ-58 Valkyrie unmanned aircraft and F-35s,…
Chris Panella
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Ukraine appears to be beating Russia in the drone production race
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv's defense companies can now produce 4 million dro…
Jake Epstein
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SIMPLY PUT: SEBI is on a mission to take on the wild, wild west of futures and options in India. Here’s why, what, and how
It's no secret that futures and options see extreme risks, with most traders losing money regularly…
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Rain gods to determine RCB’s fate in IPL 2024 as Bengaluru braces for wet weather this weekend
Imagine overturning dismal form, embarking on a remarkable winning run and edging tantalisingly clo…