All posts by Jamie Frater

Why do people commit crimes? The reasons vary—lack of self-control, impulsivity, or even deep personal grievances. While greed often fuels

Astronomers have learned a staggering amount about the cosmos over the last 100 years. It was only in 1924 that

Sharks have a scary reputation in part thanks to Steven Spielberg’s Jaws (1975), which hit screens 50 years ago and

What do you think of when you think of awful disasters? If you’re like many of us, especially here in

War movies have shaped how generations perceive history’s greatest conflicts. While many filmmakers consult veterans and historians to maintain accuracy,

Of all the ways one human can kill another, poisoning remains uniquely sinister. It is a crime of intimacy, a

Human psychology is one of science’s most complicated subjects, second only to cat psychology. Accordingly, getting deeper into the human

Buying an old home comes with hidden charms—original woodwork, antique tiles, historic fireplaces. But sometimes, what’s hiding isn’t charming at