As storm season ramps up, so does lightning danger -- and with it, decades of misinformation. Let's set the record straight ...

Lightning helps grass grow, aids in ozone production, and helps to maintain the electrical balance of the atmosphere. However, it can be very dangerous to humans. A lightning strike can trigger ...

Each year, there are millions of lightning strikes in the United States. These strikes can be dangerous with about 20 people dying each year from being struck, and hundreds more severely injured.

If you get caught outdoors during a lightning storm, safety experts once recommended adopting a crouched position to lessen your chances of being struck by lightning. It turns out, however ...