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Microlightning Discovery Sparks Debate on Eco-Friendly Processes
9/30/2025
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- Researchers observed microlightning between methane and air bubbles in water.
- Led by Yu Xia, the team used a photon counter and high-speed camera to capture sparks.
- Chemist Antonio Pavão questioned whether lab results translate to real swamp conditions.
- Richard Zare stressed water's role in spark generation and its potential for eco-friendly processes.
