That effortless sense of style and just-so way of carrying oneself – some people have it and some don’t. But how exactly do we determine what is and isn’t cool? Joel Dinerstein, author ofThe Origins of Cool in Postwar America, explains the origin of ‘cool’ and its evolution over the decades.

How do Gen Z see themselves in a world divided by politics? What’s making them reach for the stars instead of dream about them? This Generational Snapshot uses statistics and case studies from the US and UK to explore what motivates the first true digital natives and how they view their futures.

Fashion plays a major role in young people’s lives, providing a way to express their identity. It’s particularly important for Gen Zers though, for whom style choices are determined by myriad factors. What’s moulding their approach to apparel, and how are they pushing fashion boundaries?

The image of children obscured by a haze 'smoke' from their e-cigarette might seem like an alarming vision, but reserach says parents have nothing to worry about. But contradictory research indicates that vaping could lead children to smoke cigarettes, which is leaving people confused.