He found that the same electron cascade process could explain these events when conditions fall just short of producing lightning. By understanding how small changes in electric field strength affect ...

When you think of ice, you probably picture glaciers, ice cubes, or frozen mountain peaks. But scientists have just discovered a hidden talent in ordinary frozen water: it can generate electricity ...

Ice is almost everywhere on the earth — in glaciers, snow, and clouds. Despite being so common, it still hides mysteries about its physical properties. A long-standing puzzle concerns its electrical ...