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Corn fields in Michigan contribute to local heat and humidity through evapotranspiration, making temperatures feel up to 15 degrees hotter and creating microclimates, although the impact is less severe than in states with larger corn acreage. The upcoming heatwave will push temperatures into the upper 90s and low 100s.
Fungi, including mushrooms, have the ability to cool down by "sweating" away water, according to a new study. Scientists are unsure why fungi might want to stay cool, but the discovery sheds light on a potentially fundamental aspect of fungal biology and may even have implications for human health. Understanding the reason behind this cooling phenomenon in mushrooms and other fungi could help us understand how fungi interact with their environment and other organisms, including humans.