Science & Environment Martian dust devils generate sparks WBUR Published November 28, 2025 at 8:47 AM PST Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 3:26 Dust swirling around on Mars can generate electrical activity that’s like bursts of mini-lightning. NPR’s Nell Greenfieldboyce reports. This article was originally published on WBUR.org. Copyright 2025 WBUR