It's partially our mind playing tricks, and it's partially atmospheric science. Storms can sound louder at night!

Florida led the nation with four lightning-related deaths in 2025. Experts share how to stay safe when thunderstorms approach ...

If you’ve ever been startled by a bolt of lightning without the roar of thunder or accompanying thunderstorm, you’ve probably had someone explain to you that it was just “heat” lightning. The term is ...

We all know the belly-shaking sound of lightning, but now scientists have visually captured its sound waves for the very first time. Michelle Starr is CNET's science editor, and she hopes to get you ...