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If you’ve ever stepped outside during an Ohio Valley summer and wondered why it feels more like the Gulf Coast than the ...
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 ...
A heat dome is swirling over the eastern part of the US, warned meteorologists. More than 70 million people are at risk of facing intense heat and potential record-breaking temperatures. According to ...
Is "corn sweat," or evapotranspiration, to blame for the heat and humidity in the Midwest? Here's what to know.
The summer months can be downright brutal as temperatures soar and humidity rises, but it can be even worse in the Midwest ...
This Midwestern phenomenon could increase humidity levels in already-sweltering states—from Ohio to Illinois—through Thursday ...