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

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 ...

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

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

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 ...

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

And although most of the country’s corn is farmed in the Midwest and Plains region, the effects of corn sweat can be felt far ...

Heat indexes from the Central Plains to the Southeast will range between 100 to 110 degrees this week, according to ...

While the humidity is low in Central Ohio today, you're probably seeing stories on your news feed about corn sweat impacting ...

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