<ul><li>Lightning storms on Earth can dislodge high-energy electrons, known as 'killer electrons', from space around our planet.</li><li>These electrons pose a danger as they can damage satellites and harm astronauts.</li><li>Researchers discovered that lightning storms cause bursts of energy that knock high-energy electrons out of the inner radiation belt.</li><li>This connection between lightning strikes and high-energy electrons in space allows for better prediction and protection against harmful radiation.</li></ul>

How Earth’s lightning storms affect “killer” electrons in space

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