Your Closest Forest Gets Lit Up by a Hidden Purple Glow

Research shows that a phenomenon called St. Elmo’s Fire, which occurs during thunderstorms, may be much more common than ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Treetops Emit Ultraviolet Sparkles During Thunderstorms. Researchers Just Filmed It in Nature for the First Time

In the summer of 2024, the researchers hit the road, chasing storms from Florida to Pennsylvania. Finally, they got lucky: While camped out during a thunderstorm in Pembroke, North Carolina, they ...

Hands-On With Nano Banana 2, the Latest Version of Google’s AI Image Generator

Google’s latest image model, Nano Banana 2, is a powerful AI photo editor that punctures reality. Well, sometimes.

Trees Fire Off Ultraviolet Sparkles During Thunderstorms, Scientists Confirm

Scientists have observed "coronae" on treetops for the first time, confirming the phenomenon occurs in the wild.
LAist

Tiny centuries-old trees? The Huntington gears up for its annual Bonsai Celebration

The Huntington Botanical Gardens in San Marino is gearing up for its annual Bonsai Celebration this weekend, which will include expert talks, a bonsai marketplace, live auction and more. The ...

The Huntington is hosting its 68th annual Bonsai Celebration is back

It's Feb. 28 and March 1, featuring expert demonstrations, a bonsai marketplace, prizes, a live auction and an exhibition ...