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 ...

A global psychology study reveals six personality traits consistently linked to being perceived as cool across cultures. See ...

It’s a regrettable reality that there is never enough time to cover all the interesting scientific stories we come across each month. In the past, we’ve featured year-end roundups of cool science ...

Seersucker is woven in a way that causes some threads to bunch together, giving the fabric its distinct wrinkled texture.

It’s a regrettable reality that there is never time to cover all the interesting scientific stories we come across each month. In the past, we’ve featured year-end roundups of cool science stories we ...

Imagine drawing on something as delicate as a living cell -- without damaging it. Researchers have made this groundbreaking discovery using an unexpected combination of tools: frozen ethanol, electron ...

Are you or someone you know conducting projects or considering future projects that blend art and science and involve youth? If so, now is your chance to participate in this year's Cool Science ...

Human activities are changing the planet’s climate including its natural greenhouse. Over the last century the processing of fossil fuels in particular has raised concentration of atmospheric carbon ...