In a First, Scientists Divert Lightning Strikes Using a Powerful Laser Posted by DocFeind on Monday January 16, 2023 @02:28PM from the cnet.com dept. https://www.cnet.com/science/in-a-first-scientists-divert-lightning-strikes-using-a-powerful-laser/ ( 1 comment | 2 points | on HN )
But thanks for sharing a not-paywalled link.