In the simplest terms, humidity is a natural occurrence of water vapor in the air. It plays a big part in how clouds are made ...

Humans, microbes (bacteria, viruses, fungi), and plants all react differently to dry ambient conditions. Microbes adapt quickly by shrinking down, forming thicker membranes, and becoming dormant.

If you’ve been feeling stickier and sweatier than usual, you’re not imagining it. Heat and humidity levels are climbing across much of the United States with forecasts pointing to even more oppressive ...