Science + Technology
Taun Beddes
Dwarf fruit trees may be a good option for smaller yards
If you love fresh fruit but don't have much space, many dwarf fruit trees are available that fit well in today’s compact landscapes.1 year ago
Mariah Maynes
Great Salt Lake Institute receives $50,000 grant for brine fly study
Westminster University's Great Salt Lake Institute received $50,000 in funding for a brine fly study. /1 year ago
Haya Panjwani, Associated Press
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams return to Earth after 9 months stuck in space
On an episode of "The Story Behind the AP Story," Associated Press space writer Marcia Dunn discusses the space odyssey of NASA's two stuck astronauts.1 year ago
MARCIA DUNN
SpaceX launches a new crew to the space station to replace NASA’s stuck astronauts
The replacements for NASA’s two stuck astronauts launched to the International Space Station on Friday night, paving the way for the pair’s return after nine long months.1 year ago
Simone Seikaly
Here’s how Misha, much-loved Hogle Zoo elephant, is still teaching
Results from research made possible by Misha are guiding scientists and may impact the illegal ivory trade.1 year ago
Tammy Kikuchi
Utahraptor State Park will feature a big dinosaur bone bed
The finishing touches are being made to the Utahraptor State Park, which sits northwest of Moab.1 year ago
Alexandrea Bonilla
Air taxi demonstrations being held across Utah this week
The people behind air taxi demonstrations this week in Utah want residents to get comfortable with the reality of electric planes.1 year ago
ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN AP Science Writer
Watch the moon turn red during a total lunar eclipse in March
On Thursday night, a total lunar eclipse will flush the moon red across the Western Hemisphere.1 year ago
Mariah Maynes
March 9 avalanche danger rated considerable across state
Avalanche danger was rated as considerable across the state on March 9.1 year ago
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com
RootsTech connects people around the world in efforts to discover their family
Steve Rockwood said he was "humbled" by the millions of people already joining RootsTech online.1 year ago
SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer
NOAA firings risk lives and economy, former agency heads warn
Former heads of the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration are warning of the consequences of recent NOAA firings.1 year ago
Adithi Ramakrishnan AP Science Writer
Planetary parade will line up in the February night sky
Planetary hangouts happen when several planets appear to line up in the night sky at once. The astronomical linkup can happen at least every year.1 year ago
Heather Peterson
Lawmaker proposes task force to look at AI integration in schools
A Utah lawmaker is proposing a task force that would create a framework for AI in schools across the state.1 year ago
Carlysle Price
SpaceX launch seen soaring across southern Utah
According to SpaceX, 23 Starlink satellites were launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base at approximately 7:09 p.m. Mountain Time.1 year ago
Ty Oneil and Felicia Fonseca, Associated Press
Mexican long-nosed bats are no strangers to southeastern Arizona. The proof is in the saliva
Scientists have long suspected that Mexican long-nosed bats migrate through southeastern Arizona, but without capturing and measuring the night-flying creatures, proof has been elusive.1 year ago
Sam Herrera
Ogden City launches new AI assistant ‘Archie’
The new Ogden AI assistant, "Archie," is meant to answer residents' questions quickly and can connect them with more resources.1 year ago
Don Brinkerhoff
AI model could help predict dangers in unborn babies
Researchers have developed a new AI model that may help doctors assess the risk a fetus has for serious complications like stillbirth.1 year ago
Alexandrea Bonilla and Sam Herrera
Air taxis in Utah are one step closer to reality
Air taxis in Utah aren't too far off. Utah's governor met with the leaders of two tech companies on Tuesday to signal the state's investment.2 years ago
Jacob Freeman
An inside look at one of Utah’s booming industries: Biotech
Utahns are used to hearing about Silicon Slopes, but another type of tech industry is making big waves in Utah's economy as well.2 years ago
Adam Small
Proposed bill requires age verification, parental consent to get apps
Utah lawmaker wants age verification and parental consent for anyone under 18 years old who downloads an app.2 years ago
ALEXANDREA BONILLA, RANDALL JEPPESEN AND DIANA JONES
Utah congressman reacts to Supreme Court choosing to uphold the TikTok ban
Representative Blake Moore is grateful that the Supreme Court chose to uphold the TikTok ban. And said it prevents China from spying on the US in more ways than one.2 years ago
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.2 years 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?2 years ago
