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

The almendro tree may have evolved to attract lightning, which helps clear more space for it to grow, according to new ...

Getting zapped with millions of volts of electricity may not sound like a healthy activity, but for some trees, it is. A new ...

Dipteryx trees in Panama survive lightning strikes, grow taller, lose rivals, and reproduce more successfully.

More information: How some tropical trees benefit from being struck by lightning: evidence for Dipteryx oleifera and other large-statured trees, New Phytologist (2025). DOI: 10.1111/nph.70062 ...

Sensors that he placed on leaves in the upper canopy are providing unprecedented insights into how tropical forests are weathering global warming. The findings suggest that the trees may be in ...

A tropical depression downed dozens of trees throughout a famous coastal town near Lisbon after making landfall on Wednesday, March 19, footage shows. Video filmed and posted to TikTok by user ...