Science + Technology
Amanda Dickson
Is genetic mapping for babies something that everyone should do?
A new project will screen the genomes of 100,000 babies for rare disorders, a Utah neonatologist says genome mapping has come a long way.3 years ago
Hugo Rikard-Bell
Legal gaps expose challenges, dangers of deepfake porn
The use of AI to create deepfake content is in question after several underage girls found out their classmates used their images to generate porn.3 years ago
Sam Herrera
The SHPE convention is in town, but what exactly is SHPE?
The SHPE convention has drawn thousands of people to Salt Lake, but members past and present say there's more to SHPE than the convention.3 years ago
Adam Small
Utah students compete in ‘Hackathon’ with Hill Air Force Base
The Davis School District 'Hackathon' was meant to spark high schoolers' interest into computer programming and cybersecurity.3 years ago
Peter Johnston
Hispanic engineering convention in SLC draws thousands
A Hispanic engineering convention marks the biggest Hispanic STEM event ever, according to the leading professional society.3 years ago
Logan Stefanich
Utah Bionic Leg named a 2023 ‘best invention’ by TIME magazine
The Utah Bionic Leg uses motors, processors and advanced artificial intelligence to give amputees power and mobility.3 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Utah election leaders warn of fake text, election phishing scams
The phishing text read, in part, "your GOP voter profile is incomplete ... please finish your GOP profile RIGHT NOW.3 years ago
Don Brinkerhoff
Intermountain Health’s artificial heart program celebrates 30 years
Dozens of Utah patients joined Intermountain Health to celebrate a milestone on Monday; 30 years of life-saving care through its artificial heart program.3 years ago
Kristine Weller
If nuclear energy is so great, why aren’t we using it?
Nuclear energy has been dismissed when looking for cleaner and greener energy sources. But, it's the path to a clean future.3 years ago
Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN
Tyson Foods, a large US meat producer, invests in insect protein
Insect protein hasn’t caught on in the mainstream, but in recent years, interest in insects as ingredients for animal food has been growing.3 years ago
Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN Business
Toyota’s electric cars will adopt Tesla’s charging standard
Beginning in 2025 all Toyota electric vehicles sold in the US will have charging ports designed to work with Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS),3 years ago
Britt Johnson
Finding an electric vehicle charging station is a headache, EV owner says
One Utahn said she's in a tough spot after her dealership stopped letting the public use its electric vehicle charging station.3 years ago
Kristine Weller
Utah releases guidelines for social media age verification
The Utah Division of Consumer Protection released some options social media companies can use for the age verification process.3 years ago
Kristine Weller and Adam Small
How to limit social media violence on your kids’ phones
There are things you can do to limit your child's chance of seeing social media violence on their computers or phones. Here's how.3 years ago
Allessandra Harris Gurr
Clouds and cold forecasted for weekend annular eclipse
Weather officials recommend that you check the forecast and know what to wear outside if you'll be looking skyward toward the eclipse!3 years ago
Adam Small
NASA reveals first glimpse inside capsule that landed in Utah
NASA has given the public a look inside the capsule from OSIRIS-REx. It contains the United States' first-ever physical asteroid sample.3 years ago
Mariah Maynes
Governor Cox announces lawsuit against TikTok
Cox's TikTok lawsuit alleges that the popular social media platform's algorithm is designed to show highly addictive content to kids.3 years ago
Don Brinkerhoff
Is gaming causing insomnia? Not necessarily, says one mental health expert.
Gaming may not necessarily cause insomnia, but one mental health expert says gaming can add to existing sleep issues.3 years ago
Amanda Dickson
Dickson: FaceTime sleepovers are a thing
More and more teens and adults alike are sleeping together on FaceTime. Here's why, right from the people who are doing it most often.3 years ago
Derrick Jones
Don’t stare at the solar eclipse without protection
Looking at the sun is never a good idea. Many people forget to follow the safety rules during a solar eclipse, damaging their eyes.3 years ago
Mariah Maynes
Federal government mandates electric vehicle warranties, but what’s covered?
Federal law requires every electric vehicle to be covered under warranty for eight years or 100,000 miles. Some things, however, can invalidate that warranty.3 years ago
Devin Oldroyd
Where to watch the October 2023 annular solar eclipse in Utah
An annular solar eclipse will make its way through North, Central and South America on Oct. 14 and some areas of Utah are in its path.3 years ago
Samantha Murphy Kelly
Google unveils Pixel 8 built for ‘the generative AI era’
Google is pushing the AI-powered new software in its Pixel 8 smartphone.3 years ago
