Can Lasers Do This?
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Can Lasers Do This?
Scientists recently took a powerful portable laser to the top of South Baldy Peak in New Mexico. From there they shot super-fast laser pulses at two passing thunderstorms. They claim the experiment created electrical activity. But others doubt it.

 
 
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