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

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

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

July and August is a common time of the year for extreme heat and humidity. One of the contributing factors is the mature corn crop releasing moisture into the atmosphere. One acre of mature corn can ...

Corn sweat, a Midwestern phenomenon, could increase humidity levels in already-sweltering states—from Ohio to ...

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

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

In Iowa, corn pumps out "a staggering 49 to 56 billion gallons of water into the atmosphere each day" throughout the state, ...

Hot and humid conditions in the Midwest will be exacerbated this week by what experts describe as a “corn sweat.” ...

What is "corn sweat," and how does it contribute to rising heat and humidity in Illinois? See what experts say.

Another heat wave is expected in Wisconsin this week. Here's how a scientific process nicknamed "corn sweat" could be making ...

I woke up a little after 5 a.m. to the feeling of something crawling across the back of my outstretched legs. I was in the ...