I’ve been lurking on this board for some time, and have just decided to make an account and actually participate.
A little about myself. I’m a physicist. I got my PhD in Florida about four years ago studying lightning. I now have a research position in the Netherlands studying lightning, and am enjoying a reasonable amount of success. I love talking about lightning, so please ask if you have any questions about it!
Otherwise, I enjoy philosophy, trying to figure out how stuff works even outside of physics, and getting angry at politicians. So I hope I am able to fit in here!
Welcome to the boards! Years ago I was talking with a very educated and intelligent adult during a thunderstorm, and I mentioned something about knowing how far away a lightning strike was by the time between the light and the thunder, and after several moments of total confusion realized they didn’t know that lightning and thunder had any connection to one another. Ever since I’ve made a point of teaching this science fact to my classes.
Anyway, I’m glad you’re here, and trust your contributions to board knowledge will be enlightening.