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

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

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

As temperatures heat up across the Midwest, a phenomenon known as ‘corn sweat’ can make the heat feel even worse. Through a ...

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

A massive heat wave is slamming parts of the United States, and in Iowa, "corn sweat" is making things worse. CBS News' Lana ...

Minnesota and Iowa are known for their sultry summer days, with enough heat and humidity to go around. But why does it get so ...

Heat index values will surge toward a dangerous 115 degrees in the central United States this week due to the combined effect ...

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

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

The meteorological factors that have generated our sweltering heat are common for the central United States in the summer, ...

"Corn gets the name corn sweats because corn puts out a lot of water vapor," Glisan said. "That's where we get these ...