From the cosmos to thunderstorms
A new study uses cosmic-ray particles to probe the electrical potential inside thunderstorms, revealing a six-to-one difference in thunderstorm detection rates between the east and west. The asymmetry arises from the geomagnetic field's effect on cosmic rays, allowing researchers to infer information about thunderstorm electricity.
SourceSissa Medialab·JournalJournal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateOct 2, 2026