News in Brief

  1. Planetary Science

    Comet 67P carries two ingredients for life: glycine, phosphorus

    Two ingredients essential for all life, phosphorus and the amino acid glycine, have been found floating around a comet.

    By Christopher Crockett
  2. Psychology

    ‘Vocal fry’ makes female singers seem expressive

    Female singers who use vocal fry, the deep, creaky vocal effect made famous by pop stars like Britney Spears, may sound more expressive to listeners.

    By Meghan Rosen
  3. Planetary Science

    Seismic experiment might reveal thickness of Europa’s ice

    Crashing an empty rocket fuel tank into the surface of Jupiter’s icy moon, Europa, could help scientists figure out the thickness of the ice.

    By Meghan Rosen
  4. Astronomy

    Return of superstar supernova raises doubt about its identity

    The brightest supernova on record is back for round two, and might not be a supernova after all.