Ian Whittaker's articles EDITOR'S PICK SCIENCE Can Humans Finally Control Lightning? Key Takeaway: Swiss scientists have used a laser to direct the path of lightning. They did it near a telecommunications tower on the Säntis mountain in Switzerland. The tower is frequently struck by lightning – about 100 times a year, although its tower is protected by a lightning rod. Lightning can travel between clouds and […] Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
EDITOR'S PICK SCIENCE Can Humans Finally Control Lightning? Key Takeaway: Swiss scientists have used a laser to direct the path of lightning. They did it near a telecommunications tower on the Säntis mountain in Switzerland. The tower is frequently struck by lightning – about 100 times a year, although its tower is protected by a lightning rod. Lightning can travel between clouds and […] Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked