Science + Technology
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.2 years 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
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.2 years 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.2 years 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.2 years 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.2 years 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.2 years 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.2 years ago
Heather Kelly
Delta pilots are flying high at the new SLC Flight Training Center
The new building just west of the Salt Lake International Airport is almost 50,000 square feet and houses both an Airbus 350 and Airbus 320 simulator.2 years 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 years 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 years ago
Becky Bruce
Service restored to T-Mobile users following hours-long outage
T-Mobile customers are reporting signal problems Tuesday afternoon.2 years 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 years 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.2 years 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.2 years ago
Kyle Remund
Gov. Cox launches ‘Operation Gigawatt’ energy plan
"Operation Gigawatt" is a plan to double Utah's energy production over the next ten years.2 years ago
Alexandrea Bonilla
FluMist vaccine now one of many approved at-home healthcare options
At-home healthcare is seeing a boom across the country. Most recently, the FDA approved the nasal flu vaccine for at-home administration.2 years ago
Allessandra Harris Gurr
Utah is the top state for kids’ online safety, according to a new report
Utah ranks as the top state for kids' online safety, largely due to strong mental health support and online safety legislation.2 years ago
