Some of the trees’ electrical resistance might come from moisture in their wood. The new study challenges our idea of lightning as simply a force of destruction. “It’s a really creative ...

Among all the species included in the study, trees with higher wood density seemed to have greater lightning tolerance. Richards says that the mechanism underlying this finding isn’t clear and could ...

From massive wood-splitting machines to giant firewood crushers, every tool works in perfect harmony to turn logs into firewood at lightning speed. Get a close-up look at how these incredible ...