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 ...

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 ...

The word “aplomb” means having self-confidence or assurance, especially when in a demanding situation. It is a noun that often refers to a person that does something with great composure and skill, ...

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 ...