On a special episode (first released on August 27, 2025) of The Excerpt podcast: Is coolness just a vibe—or something deeper? A new global study spanning 12 countries finds surprising common traits ...

The definition of “cool” would seem to be an ephemeral thing. (We’re not talking temperature here. We’re talking James Dean, Serena Williams, and Arthur Fonzarelli cool.) What inspires one to admire ...

Nearly two decades ago, we invented something called the “cool meeting.” Back then, it was just a fun idea—a midweek moment to talk about inspiring things. But in 2025, it feels more relevant than ...

Six traits can determine your ‘it’ factor, according to researchers who measured coolness around the globe. By Christina Caron Is there a secret sauce that helps explain why people as different as ...

Being cool is hard. And understanding what it means to be cool is also hard. A fair amount of psychological research in the last decades has been devoted to analyzing what it means to be cool. A very ...

Recent data highlights the rise of the cool'cation, as Indian travellers seek snowy adventures, festive cityscapes, and ...

As temperatures continue to ramp up across the country, some experts are advising a "caveman method" to stay cool and save on electricity bills. Here's what to know about the "caveman method" and ...

The question posed year after year across the region's middle schools is back: "What's so cool about manufacturing?" The inquiry is a constant, but it seems an annual "ask" is necessary in an ...