Why do men kill their romantic partner?

Read the newspaper in Australia and learn about men killing their girlfriend by throwing her off a balcony or off a cliff. In other countries, men use guns to kill their romantic partner. These events do not happen as often as one might think from following the news,...

Why do we like mysteries?

I am very excited about two continuing news stories: the hunt for the missing Malaysian commercial jet and the trial of Oscar Pistorius. Why? These two stories are loaded with suspense. Will the jet be found? What will turn out to be the cause of the disaster? Will...

Do you have the right stuff to be a hero?

I just watched a video of C. B. Sullenberger, the pilot in charge of the miracle landing of a commercial airliner on the Hudson River a few years ago. The plane flew into a flock of large birds, some of which hit and disabled both engines. With no power, Sully glided...