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The Science of Lightning: What Happens When the Sky Strikes
Lightning is nature’s most spectacular light show, but it’s also one of its deadliest forces. Heating the air to temperatures hotter than the surface of the sun in a fraction of a second, lightning is a massive discharge of static electricity. This article explores how storms generate billions of volts, explains why thunder rumbles, and debunks dangerous myths—like the idea that rubber shoes can save you.
The Jet Stream Explained — The Invisible River That Controls Our Weather
Approximately 10 kilometers above your head, an invisible river of air races eastward at speeds that would put a Formula 1 car to shame — sometimes exceeding 400 km/h. This is the jet stream, and despite being invisible and intangible, it is arguably the single most important factor in determining what weather you experience day to day. It steers storms, separates warm and cold air masses, and when it weakens or wanders, the results can be devastating. Understanding the jet stream is the key to understanding why weather happens the way it does.
Solar Storms: Could the Sun "Kill" the Internet?
We rely on the internet for everything, but a massive solar storm could wipe it out in seconds. As we enter "Solar Cycle 25," the risk of a Carrington-level event increases. This article explains how Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) affect Earth's magnetic field, threaten GPS and undersea cables, and asks: Are we ready for an "Internet Apocalypse"?