Science + Technology
Diana Jones
Dave & Dujanovic: What happens if Tik Tok is banned?
TikTok is set to be banned on Jan. 19. SCOTUS will hear arguments Friday from TikTok and its China-based owner ByteDance.8 days ago
Tammy Kikuchi
Should there be fluoride in Utah’s water? Proposed bill says no
Lawmakers plan to debate a bill about fluoride in our water in the upcoming legislative session. What would this mean for Utah's water supply?9 days ago
Adam Small
New study says Utahns, especially farmers, need to cut water use by 35% to save Great Salt Lake
A new study found that Utahns, especially farmers, would need to cut their water use by 35% to help get Great Salt Lake back to a healthy level over time.10 days ago
ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN, AP Science Writer
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe survives close brush with the sun’s scorching surface
NASA has confirmed that a spacecraft has made the closest approach to the sun.20 days ago
HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH, Associated Press
AI is a game changer for students with disabilities
Schools are wrestling with how and where to incorporate AI but many are fast-tracking applications for students with disabilities.22 days ago
Heather Kelly
Your car’s antifreeze may have started as deicing fluid for airplanes
The Salt Lake City International Airport is the only airport in the country that recycles deicing fluid from start to finish.25 days ago
MICHELLE CHAPMAN, AP Business Writer
Tesla recalling almost 700,000 vehicles due to tire pressure monitoring system issue
Tesla is recalling almost 700,000 vehicles because of an issue with the warning light on the tire pressure monitoring system.27 days ago
Candy Zillale
New report shows sharp increase in social media use in U.S. teens.
The percentage of teens that are constantly on social media has gone up by 72% in the last decade.28 days ago
Eric Cabrera, Jessica Lowell, Britt Johnson
Drone sightings in Utah and how to identify them yourself
If you do think you've seen mysterious drones but want to be sure, experts say it's now easier than ever to discover what's flying.1 month ago
Bryanna Willis
Avalanche mitigation now safer at Alta Ski Resort thanks to new tech
Alta Ski Resort is using new technology to help navigate avalanche mitigation. Alta's Communications Manager explains more.1 month ago
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com
Weber State student developing tech that could benefit Hill Air Force Base, Great Salt Lake
This technology will use software-defined radio to generate high-resolution images used to see objects underground.1 month ago
BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer
Nearly half of US teens are online ‘constantly’ says Pew report
A Pew reports found that YouTube remains the most popular online platform for teens, while TikTok and Snapchat use decreased.1 month ago
Heather Kelly
Delta pilots are flying high at the new SLC Flight Training Center
SALT LAKE CITY — The new building just west of the Salt Lake International Airport is almost 50,000 square feet. Currently, it houses both an Airbus 350 and Airbus 320 simulator, with plans to add a Boeing 737 next spring. John Laughter, Senior Vice President of Flight Operations and Chief of Operations for Delta Airlines, […]1 month ago
Verl Johansen and Diana Jones
Massive data breach at Granite School District
The Granite School District confirmed the data breach happened about a month ago. Officials are still investigating.2 months ago
Allessandra Harris Gurr
Utah Legislature working on guidelines for artificial intelligence in mental health care
Utah Legislature is looking at recommendations regarding artificial intelligence and deciding whether to create new laws and policies.2 months ago
Associated Press
What is Bluesky, the fast-growing social platform welcoming fleeing X users?
Disgruntled X users are again flocking to Bluesky, a newer social media platform that grew out of the former Twitter.2 months ago
Becky Bruce
Service restored to T-Mobile users following hours-long outage
T-Mobile customers are reporting signal problems Tuesday afternoon.2 months ago
Josuee Sanchez
Delta Airlines rolls out new touchless digital ID program
Delta Airlines has rolled out a new touchless digital ID program in the Salt Lake Airport aimed at streamlining the security process.2 months ago
KELVIN CHAN AP Business Writer
One Tech Tip: How to prepare your online accounts for when you die
It's wise to draft a will spelling out who inherits your physical assets after you're gone, but don't forget to take care of your digital estate too.3 months ago
Josuee Sanchez
University of Utah opens lab focused on combining engineering and medical research
The new Applied Medical Engineering lab at the University of Utah aims to bring health care to people in rural and remote areas.3 months ago
Sam Herrera
Instagram announces new features to prevent sextortion of teens
A new campaign from Meta, the parent company of Instagram, aims to spread awareness to teens about sextortion.3 months ago
ADRIANA MORGA, ASSOCIATED PRESS
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Here’s how to stay safe from scams
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which means it's the perfect time to learn how to protect yourself from scams.3 months ago
TOM KRISHER and ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writers
Elon Musk unveils Tesla’s ‘Cybercab,’ plans to bring autonomous driving to other models in 2025
Tesla unveiled its long-awaited robotaxi at a Hollywood studio on Oct. 10. Fans will have to wait until 2026 for them to become available.3 months ago
