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Unidentified Woman Struck by Lightning in Superior, in Critical Condition
crime-and-public-safety1 day ago

Unidentified Woman Struck by Lightning in Superior, in Critical Condition

A woman was struck by lightning Thursday evening while walking on a path in Superior, Colorado, and remains unidentified in critical condition. Bystanders and first responders performed CPR; she briefly regained a pulse and began breathing, was transported to a Boulder County hospital, and later airlifted to a Denver-area hospital. As of Friday morning she was breathing on her own with a regular heartbeat, but authorities have not identified her. She is estimated to be 20–30 years old, about 5'5" and 120 pounds with auburn hair, wearing a green running shirt and black-and-white striped shorts, and has a three-butterfly tattoo on her right upper arm. Her cell phone was damaged and she had no ID. Public tips to identify her can be directed to the Boulder County Sheriff's Office at 303-441-4444.

via Daily Camera|
#boulder-county-sheriffs-office#cpr#crime-and-public-safety
Jupiter’s Lightning: Up to a Million Times More Powerful Than Earth’s
astronomy14 days ago

Jupiter’s Lightning: Up to a Million Times More Powerful Than Earth’s

New NASA Juno data suggest Jupiter’s lightning could be up to a million times more powerful than Earth’s, inferred from radio-emission measurements. The study highlights how Jupiter’s hydrogen-rich atmosphere and towering, long-lasting storms—including months-long 'stealth' storms—may amplify lightning energy, offering new insights into the gas giant’s weather and atmospheric dynamics.

via The Daily Galaxy|
#astronomy#atmosphere#juno
Jupiter’s lightning could be up to a million times stronger than Earth’s bolts
space16 days ago

Jupiter’s lightning could be up to a million times stronger than Earth’s bolts

A study using NASA’s Juno data suggests Jupiter’s lightning may be enormously more powerful than Earth’s—potentially up to a million times stronger. By analyzing the planet’s radio emissions rather than optical flashes and focusing on long-lived “stealth” storms in Jupiter’s belts, researchers estimated lightning pulses with power ranging from Earth-like bolts to far more powerful discharges. The findings, which consider Jupiter’s hydrogen-dominated atmosphere and towering storm clouds (up to ~62 miles tall), aim to explain why Jovian lightning is so energetic and were published in AGU Advances.

via Space|
#agu-advances#juno#jupiter
Lightning in a Box Could Shrink Thunderstorms to Tabletop Size
science1 month ago

Lightning in a Box Could Shrink Thunderstorms to Tabletop Size

Penn State researchers propose a tiny, deck-of-cards-sized solid block that could replicate the electrical conditions of a thunderstorm, triggering lightning‑like radiation via a relativistic runaway electron avalanche. The “lightning‑in‑a‑box” is theoretical for now and would require experimental confirmation with common insulating materials; if proven feasible, it could let scientists study lightning at desktop scale, reducing the cost and scale of traditional field experiments.

via Gizmodo|
#atmospheric-science#high-energy#laboratory-research
Mars Sparks Detected: MAVEN Discovers First Martian Lightning Whistler
space1 month ago

Mars Sparks Detected: MAVEN Discovers First Martian Lightning Whistler

NASA’s MAVEN orbiter has captured the first confirmed electrical signal consistent with lightning in Mars’ atmosphere—a low-frequency ‘lightning whistler’ likely produced inside dust storms. The discovery confirms Martian atmospheric electricity, though the discharges are weaker than Earth’s, and researchers will continue searching for clusters to map where such events occur and how they influence Martian chemistry.

via The Daily Galaxy|
#dust-storms#lightning#lightning-whistler
Dust-Driven Lightning on Mars: NASA Data Hint at Electrical Sparks in Dust Storms
space1 month ago

Dust-Driven Lightning on Mars: NASA Data Hint at Electrical Sparks in Dust Storms

Two NASA missions—MAVEN in orbit and the Perseverance rover on the surface—have detected signals suggesting lightning or related electrical discharges in Mars' dusty atmosphere. MAVEN identified a rare whistler radio signal from a 2015 data set, while Perseverance recorded crackling sounds during dust storms likely from electrostatic discharges in charged dust clouds. Taken together, the findings strengthen the case that Mars experiences dust-driven electrical activity, with possible implications for atmospheric chemistry and the planet's environment, though large lightning bolts remain unlikely.

via The Daily Galaxy|
#dust-storms#lightning#mars
Martian Whistler Reveals First Lightning-like Discharge on Mars
science1 month ago

Martian Whistler Reveals First Lightning-like Discharge on Mars

NASA’s MAVEN spacecraft analyzed 108,418 plasma‑wave recordings and identified a single whistler—a descending-tone radio signal produced by a lightning-like discharge interacting with Mars’ crustal magnetic field on the night side at about 349 km altitude—showing that electrical discharges occur in Mars’ atmosphere and that the underlying plasma physics mirrors Earth’s lightning. The event was rare, but its energy at the source could be comparable to strong Earth lightning, with potential implications for prebiotic chemistry on Mars.

via ScienceAlert|
#lightning#mars#maven
Lightning Stand Ground as Panthers Rivalry Escalates After On-Ice Brawl
sports2 months ago

Lightning Stand Ground as Panthers Rivalry Escalates After On-Ice Brawl

In a heated Tampa Bay–Florida clash, the Lightning’s win over the Panthers featured a late third-period brawl between Brandon Hagel and Matthew Tkachuk, a confrontation the author says was necessary after Florida’s postseason intimidation. The 6-1 victory, plus how the team stood up for one another and captain Victor Hedman’s involvement, signals that Tampa Bay won’t be pushed around. While vengeance isn’t advisable, the Lightning—who have won 19 of their last 21 and own the Eastern Conference’s best record—have become a tougher, sharper team with improved defense and continued elite scoring, setting the stage for a possible playoff rematch.

via Tampa Bay Times|
#hockey#lightning#nhl
Söderblom Shines in Shootout Loss as Hawks Fall to Lightning
nhl2 months ago

Söderblom Shines in Shootout Loss as Hawks Fall to Lightning

Arvid Söderblom turned in a 29-save performance, but the Chicago Blackhawks dropped a 2-1 shootout decision to the Tampa Bay Lightning. Chicago took an early lead on Ryan Greene’s goal, were outshot heavily but benefited from rookie contributions (Oliver Moore and Nick Lardis assisted on the opener), and former Hawk Dominic James sealed the win for Tampa Bay in the shootout as the Lightning extended its 14-game point streak. The Hawks’ penalty kill was solid in a tightly played game, but the result snapped a back-to-back set for Chicago.

via Bleacher Nation|
#blackhawks#dominic-james#lightning
Blues lineup in flux as Broberg eyes return against Lightning
sports2 months ago

Blues lineup in flux as Broberg eyes return against Lightning

The St. Louis Blues’ Jan. 16 game vs. the Tampa Bay Lightning centers on Philip Broberg being a game-time decision while he clears concussion protocol; Robert Thomas is on injured reserve, and Joel Hofer is expected to start in goal. The projected Blues forward group is Stenberg-Schenn-Snuggerud; Neighbours-Dvorsky-Kyrou; Buchnevich-Bjugstad-Berggren; Toropchenko-Sundqvist-Walker, with defense Fowler-Parayko; Tucker-Faulk; Mailloux-Kessel. Final lineups will be updated at warmups as Broberg’s status is confirmed.

via NHL.com|
#blues#broberg#lightning