Explore groundbreaking lightning research conducted at the International Center for Lightning Research and Testing in this 54-minute Franklin Lecture from the AGU Fall Meeting 2008. Delve into fascinating topics ranging from ball lightning to gamma rays, presented by Martin A. Uman from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Florida. Gain insights into recent experiments and discoveries that are advancing our understanding of lightning phenomena and their implications for atmospheric science and electrical engineering.