Cornfields contribute to increased humidity by releasing moisture as they grow, a phenomenon known as "corn sweats." ...

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

"Corn sweat" refers to the process known as evapotranspiration. Corn plants, like other plants, absorb water through their ...

The combination of corn sweat, the exhalation of water vapor through leaves, and a heat dome is bringing dangerously hot ...

The process is officially known as evapotranspiration, which is how plants, including corn, release water vapor into the ...

Heat and humidity will once again smother the eastern half of the country this week, pushing the heat index to dangerous ...

Corn sweat is an agricultural phenomenon that makes humidity during a heat wave even worse, especially in states like ...

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

Dangerous temperatures will persist across parts of the U.S. through July, and in some areas, there's an unexpected ...

The process is known as evapotranspiration, which is how plants, including corn, release water vapor into the atmosphere.

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

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