12/18/10

Scientists capture first ever image of X-rays around a single bolt


It might look like an homage to the iconic 80s gameshow Blockbusters hosted by Bob Holness.
But this crude image is actually the world's first picture of X-rays streaming from a bolt of lightning.
It has long been known that lightning might produce X-rays but this is this first time they have been captured on camera. 
The picture could help scientists better understand what causes lightning and predict its behaviour... Read More



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