A phenomenon called "corn sweat" could exacerbate the impacts of the extreme heat blanketing a large portion of the U.S., ...

See how corn sweat affects humidity and summer heat in states like Ohio. Explore the science behind how cornfields contribute ...

The process -- known by the scientific term "evapotranspiration" -- is the natural process by which plants move water from ...

Mid-July to mid-August is when crops in the Midwest release the most water because of the combination of their maturity and ...

An acre of corn can release 3,000 to 4,000 gallons of water into the atmosphere a day, increasing humidity levels.

The millions of acres of corn grown in states like Ohio, Illinois and Iowa perspire just like any other plant. A single acre ...

The increased humidity levels caused by “corn sweat” can influence local microclimates, affecting temperature, cloud ...

Every summer in the Midwest, residents brace themselves for not only sweltering temperatures but something a bit more ...

If it feels hotter than usual in Indiana cornfields this summer, it might not be just the sun. A natural phenomenon known as ...

Is "corn sweat," or evapotranspiration, to blame for the heat and humidity in the Midwest? Here's what to know.

‘Corn sweat’—and other weird weather phenomena—explained The Midwest’s massive corn fields are making the region more humid as it battles a sweltering heatwave.

If you've ever wondered why it may feel so tropical in the Ohio Valley region during the summer, the answer might not be what ...