In a summer of extreme heat, we asked our NPR readers to share the ways they keep cool without relying on air conditioning. The responses were practical, personal and inventive — shaped by childhoods ...

When the temperature rises, many people feel the urge to shed as much clothing as possible to stay cool. While it’s true that losing layers will trap less heat, scientists and stylists say dressing ...

Nearly 25 years after Kid Rock released “Cool, Daddy Cool,” the song has sparked newfound controversy. Rock dropped “Cool, Daddy Cool” in 2001, two decades before he was tapped to headline Turning ...

People spend a lot of time, money, and energy trying to be “cool.” Research has found that it's associated with being admired, friendly, and attractive, but mixed on whether it is linked to emotional ...

You’re reading Infinite Scroll, Kyle Chayka’s weekly column on how technology shapes culture. When did having lots of followers lose its inherent appeal? It’s a post-pandemic phenomenon. During the ...

Readers respond to an article by Elle Hunt and share their own definitions of coolness What a lovely piece by Elle Hunt (Can I learn to be cool – even though I am garrulous, swotty and wear no-show ...

An international study found cool people are extroverted, open, hedonistic, adventurous, autonomous and powerful. At best, I have three of these traits. Could I change that? Who would you say is ...

Let's be real. Few things are as adrenaline-inducing as getting a new piercing. Of course, the moment you actually get pierced is always the most intense, but one of the most fun parts is figuring out ...

Here at CR, we regularly see products come through our labs that are touted as innovative, imaginative, and exciting. And most of the time, these items are anything but—in other words, it’s tough to ...

Whether you're in San Francisco, Santiago, Sydney or Seoul, one thing is universal: People want to be seen as cool. But what does "cool" mean? And does it differ from country to country? My colleagues ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. The "cool girl" trope seen in film and media has continuously evolved ...