Anyone who’s held a newborn gets the subtle reminder that people are born with a fear of falling. Well, maybe newborns don’t actually feel afraid of it (and it’s impossible to ask them), but their grasping reflex suggests that their bodies are built to prevent themselves from a fall. Adults bond with babies through that… Read More

Diamonds. Sparkly. Precious. Tough. Dazzling. Glitzy. And expensive. What makes them the classic gift from a man to a woman they love? And why do women want them? First of all, I don’t actually know if there’s any one answer to this question, but I’m willing to take a stab at it. On the surface,… Read More