In a letter sent to city officials on Tuesday, Officer Kim Potter said she was resigning immediately, her union said.
Human screams communicate at least six emotions
Human screams signal more than fear and are more acoustically diverse than previously thought, according to a study published April 13th 2021 in the open-access journal PLOS Biology by Sascha Frühholz of the University of Zurich, and colleagues. Remarkably, non-alarming screams are perceived and processed by the brain more efficiently than alarming screams.
Defense Lawyers Call Their First Witnesses in Derek Chauvin Trial
Mr. Chauvin’s lawyer is attempting to rebut the prosecution’s case by presenting evidence of George Floyd’s drug use and a prior arrest. Here’s the latest.
Why, Despite Everything, You Should Have Kids (if You Want Them)
In a time of Covid-19, climate change and catastrophe, having a baby is an act of radical hope.
As Michigan G.O.P. Plans Voting Limits, Top Corporations Fire a Warning Shot
State Republicans pushing a new voting law are threatening to use a rarely invoked option to circumvent a promised veto by the governor. And Michigan businesses are trying to get out ahead of the issue.
Your Success Probably Didn’t Come From Merit Alone
A wide-ranging discussion with Tressie McMillan Cottom, one of America’s sharpest contemporary cultural critics.
The best Pokémon games, ranked from best to worst
Looking to jump into the world of Pokémon but don’t know where to start? Here’s our ranked list of every Pokémon game (plus spin-offs and remakes) to consider.
Researchers discover new way to monitor and prevent nerve cell deterioration after TBI
Violent blows or jolts to the head can cause traumatic brain injury (TBI), and there are currently about five million people in the U.S. living with some form of chronic impairment after suffering a TBI. Even in a mild form, TBI can lead to lifelong nerve cell deterioration associated with a wide array of neuropsychiatric …
Gene therapy shows promise in treating rare eye disease in mice
A gene therapy protects eye cells in mice with a rare disorder that causes vision loss, especially when used in combination with other gene therapies, shows a study published today in eLife.
COVID-19 in our dust may help predict outbreaks, study finds
A study done in rooms where COVID-19 patients were isolated shows that the virus’s RNA—part of the genetic material inside a virus—can persist up to a month in dust.