The next time lightning is in the forecast, take cover—and take care—by holding off on these activities.

Most of us have common sense and avoid dangerous things. Of course, there are adrenaline junkies who like motorcycles, bungee jumping, and rock climbing. But even then, our brain registers that what ...

We tend to expect actually dangerous things to have warnings, labels and perhaps even wavers to sign before they can be approached. Unfortunately, physics and our frail human bodies are a combination ...