Being struck by lightning is something humans generally try to avoid. But for at least one tropical tree species, this ...

Getting zapped with millions of volts of electricity may not sound like a healthy activity, but for some trees, it is. A new study, published in New Phytologist, reports that some tropical tree ...

In this week's From Z to You column, Zoe finds out the story behind the metal wire palmetto trees seen all over Shandon ...

The countdown to Christmas in Cincinnati began with Light Up the Square! Thousands gathered at Fountain Square Friday night to watch the city's massive tree come to life with beautiful lights.

Some trees don’t just survive lightning – they thrive on it. Scientists studying Panama’s tropical forests have discovered that Dipteryx oleifera trees often benefit from lightning strikes that ...

If they travel up a tree, or another tall object ... To avoid this, it is recommended to move toward a safe place well before the lighting becomes a significant threat. Many parks and golf ...

Lightning can injure a tree in many ways but it doesn't have to mean the end. Here's what you should look for and some tips to save your tree.