311 - Tiny lightning bolts and igNobel Prizes

All Around Science by Bobby Frankenberger

Sep 14, 202656:42Science & Medicine

On today’s episode: Raindrops hold little lightning bolts that are damaging your car. The Ig Nobel prizes have been awarded for 2026. All that and more today on All Around Science... RESOURCES Raindrops are tiny lightnin...

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