Researchers studying lightning's effects on Panama's forests found that one tree, Dipteryx oleifera, often survives being hit by lightning — and even benefits from the overall effects.One of the ...

What to do if you are caught in a lightning storm. According to the National Weather Service, there have been 14 deaths by lightning in Florida this year.

Lucky strike. Lightning is often seen as a killer, leaving behind destruction and death of trees — but one tropical species has evolved to use the force of nature to its benefit.

From 2014 to 2019, the system captured 94 lightning strikes on trees. Dr. Gora and his team visited sites to see which species had been struck.