World-First Drone-Summoned Lightning May Protect Cities From Damage In The Future

Photo by Gavin poh on Unsplash. Article by Dr. Russell Moul. IFLScience – May 2, 2025.

Anyone who has watched the dazzling displays produced by lightning in a thunderstorm can appreciate why it has inspired awe and fear across our history. Even in our modern world, lightning strikes represent one of the most destructive natural phenomena impacting human society. Knowing where and when lightning may strike is a significant challenge, and even existing methods to protect critical infrastructure don’t always succeed. However, this may be about to change. […]

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