The brisket at Lager Heads has achieved something close to mythical status among Ohio’s barbecue enthusiasts, and for good reason. Each slice bears the hallmark of proper smoking – that distinctive ...

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 ...

The increased humidity levels caused by “corn sweat” can influence local microclimates, affecting temperature, cloud ...

Every summer in the Midwest, residents brace themselves for not only sweltering temperatures but something a bit more ...

WILLIAMSPORT, Ohio — Sweat covers Isaac Barnes's face under his beekeeper's veil as he hauls boxes of honeycomb from his ...