Science + Technology

Peter Johnston

Utah lawmakers want AI regulation in schools

Utah lawmakers said AI regulation in Utah can set the tone for other states about how to protect children's education.
3 years ago
Scientists Mario Capecchi, left, and Naveen Nagarajan discovered that brain cells called the microg...
Jenny Carpenter, KSL.com

University of Utah brain study finds possible link to anxiety

A study conducted by University of Utah Health scientists may be one of the first steps toward understanding the root causes of anxiety.
3 years ago
The total solar eclipse on August 21, 2017, as seen in Salem, Oregon.
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Marnie Hunter, CNN

It’s time to start planning for next year’s total solar eclipse

The next total solar eclipse is still 10 months away. However, experts say it’s definitely time to start planning if you plan to travel.
3 years ago
Tom Haraldsen

El Nino has returned. What does that mean for Utah?

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says El Nino has arrived. Jon Meyer of the Utah Climate Center tells what that means for Utah.
3 years ago
Roman shipwrecks on the Italian continental shelf included handled jars called amphoras. Photo cred...
Ashley Strickland

Three historical shipwrecks uncovered in the Mediterranean

(CNN) — An international team of scientists discovered three historical shipwrecks during an underwater archaeological expedition last year in the Mediterranean Sea. The expedition also gathered high-resolution images of three Roman wrecks initially discovered by oceanographer Robert Ballard and archaeologist Anna Marguerite McCann in the 1980s to 2000s. Researchers’ findings were presented Thursday during a UNESCO press conference […]
3 years ago
SLC ranked high for basketball fans. Utah Jazz stadium...
Michael Camit

Utah Jazz reaching new heights on TikTok

Among all NBA teams, the Jazz have the second most followed page on the social media app, behind only the Golden State Warriors.
3 years ago
This rendering shows how scientists think the Psyche asteroid appears up close. Photo credit: Maxar...
Ashley Strickland

NASA’s Psyche mission will launch to an unexplored metal world this fall

In October, NASA's first spacecraft designed to a metallic asteroid will launch.
3 years ago
AI being used to detect guns...
Allessandra Harris Gurr

AI used to detect guns and keep schools safe during shooting situations

From writing essays to generating art, now AI is detecting guns and helping keep schools safe in shooting situations.
3 years ago
Khalil Watson uses an exoskeleton to stand and walk at his college graduation ceremony years after ...
Nicki Brown and Ashley R. Williams, CNN

Weeks before graduating high school, he was shot and paralyzed. 7 years later, he walked across the stage to accept his college degree

Originally Published: 20 MAY 23 14:10 ET Updated: 21 MAY 23 12:41 ET (CNN) — Seven years ago, the chance to walk at graduation was stripped from Khalil Watson, a Virginia man who was paralyzed from the neck down after being shot weeks before finishing high school. But with help from physical therapists and a […]
3 years ago
Brian Fung, CNN

Supreme Court shields Twitter from liability for terror-related content

The rulings are wins for Twitter that have faced a barrage of lawsuits from critics who allege they should be held legally responsible for societal harms, including terrorist attacks.
3 years ago
AI healthcare could be the next big thing....
Amanda Dickson

Here’s how AI could help Utah healthcare workers

AI healthcare could be the next future movement to help you receive good care and make it easier on healthcare professionals.
3 years ago
learning about fault lines...
Alexandrea Bonilla

Utah Geological Survey learning more on connection between Wasatch and West Valley fault lines

Scientists with the Utah Geological Survey are learning just how connected the Wasatch Fault line is to the West Valley fault line.
3 years ago
Linda Yaccarino, here in 2022, is leaving NBCUniversal amid reports that Elon Musk has selected her...
Chris Isidore

Elon Musk names NBCU ad chief Linda Yaccarino as Twitter CEO

 (CNN) — Elon Musk on Friday named longtime media executive Linda Yaccarino as the new CEO of Twitter, months after he promised to step back from the role. “I am excited to welcome Linda Yaccarino as the new CEO of Twitter!” Musk wrote in a tweet on Friday. He said she “will focus primarily on business operations, […]
3 years ago
Chris Isidore, CNN

Twitter’s new CEO is an NBCUniversal executive with deep ad industry ties

Elon Musk confirmed that the new CEO for Twitter will be NBCUniversal’s Linda Yaccarino, an executive with deep ties to the advertising industry. “I am excited to welcome Linda Yaccarino as the new CEO of Twitter!” Musk wrote in a Friday tweet. He added that Yaccarino “will focus primarily on business operations” while Musk will […]
3 years ago
Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai speaks at a Google I/O event in Mountain View, Calif., Wednesday, May 10...
MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Technology Writer

Google is giving its dominant search engine an artificial-intelligence makeover

Google has disclosed plans to infuse its dominant search engine with more advanced artificial-intelligence technology.
3 years ago
Multiple facial features are placed together to create a face -- AI is being used to impersonate pe...
Curt Gresseth

How to spot a fake when AI is used in kidnapping and extortion schemes

Artificial intelligence has found its way into science, education, social media and much more. Now, AI has made its way into scams.
3 years ago
A giant A and I are pictured, artificial intelligence...
Sam Herrera

Combatting loneliness with AI? It may be a slippery slope

As AI technology continues getting more and more sophisticated, there's a concern that something like a chatbot could replace real social interaction.
3 years ago
Peter Johnston

APA urges adults to limit kids’ social media use

Kids' social media use should not be without guidance and oversight from parents, an advisory from the American Psychological Association said.
3 years ago
Deer crossing sign...
Adam Small

New deer crossing tech will alert drivers when wildlife is nearby

Drivers on SR-73 in Eagle Mountain could soon see flashing lights and a warning to slow down thanks to new infrared technology.
3 years ago
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Tim Hughes

Quagga mussels: Utah boaters asked to help fight against invasive species

Quagga mussels are looked for on boats that come out of Lake Powell. Wildlife experts are trying to prevent the aggressive species from spreading.
3 years ago
Shooting stars fall across the sky during the peak of the Eta Aquarids meteor shower as the Milky W...
Taylor Nicioli, CNN

How to view a lunar eclipse, full ‘flower moon,” and meteor shower this weekend

Alongside the shower comes the May flower moon, the first full moon of the "month of flower," and its almost perfect alignment with the sun and Earth.
3 years ago
The White House on Thursday announced a series of measures to address the challenges of artificial ...
Brian Fung, CNN

White House unveils an AI plan ahead of meeting with tech CEOs

The US government plans to introduce policies that shape how federal agencies procure and use AI systems, which could influence the AI market.
3 years ago
PornHub has blocked access to users from Utah that wish to view their content.  In a video message...
Lindsay Aerts

How will social media sites respond to PornHub’s decision to block Utah users?

Utah users could be left in the dark if websites such as Facebook and Instagram follow the decision of an adult website on Monday.
3 years ago
PornHub has blocked access to users from Utah that wish to view their content.  In a video message...
Simone Seikaly

PornHub blocks users in Utah, cites state’s age verification law

In a video statement, PornHub said they don't believe that age verification is the best way to keep Utah minors safe.
3 years ago