The phenomenon of corona discharge involves the ionisation of air surrounding high-voltage conductors, leading to energy losses and the generation of audible noise. This process is highly sensitive to ...

A new study finds windy conditions can weaken St. Elmo's fire, the phenomenon when electrically conductive structures spontaneously emit a flash of blue light, when it's generated by aircraft and ...

Fascinating new research from atmospheric scientists at Penn State University has found during thunderstorms, electrical discharges on tree leaves can generate significant volumes of chemicals that ...