Science + Technology
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Peter Johnston
Utah Privacy Officer: state plan will help Utahns know their rights
Utah's Chief Privacy Officer (CPO) is working to create a plan that outlines how state government can protect Utahns' privacy rights.3 years ago
MIKE ANDERSON, KSL-TV
How to track the next northern lights appearance in Utah
On Sunday night, the weather phenomenon known as aurora borealis or the northern lights visited Utah, which surprised many.3 years ago
Taylor Nicioli
Viewing the Lyrids meteor shower could be a fun weekend activity
(CNN) — After no major annual meteor showers for months, the Lyrids are here to end the drought. Known as one of the oldest-recorded meteor showers, the Lyrids are expected to produce 10 to 15 meteors per hour for three nights centered around its peak of 9:06 p.m. ET on Saturday, according to EarthSky. The Lyrids have been […]3 years ago
Jackie Wattles and Ashley Strickland, CNN
SpaceX’s Starship rocket explodes in midair after liftoff
Starship was meant to use its own engines, blazing for more than six minutes, to propel itself to nearly orbital speeds.3 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Is the new Apple savings account worth checking out? Financial adviser says yes.
Apple has entered the banking industry with a savings account with a high 4.15 percent APY -- which is head and shoulders above many competitors.3 years ago
Ben Jones
High speed trains are racing across the world. But not in America
(CNN) — High speed trains have proved their worth across the world over the past 50 years. It’s not just in reducing journey times, but more importantly, it’s in driving economic growth, creating jobs and bringing communities closer together. China, Japan and Europe lead the way. So why doesn’t the United States have a high-speed […]3 years ago
Ben McGonnell
Utah Valley University’s leadership in aviation sustainability
Utah Valley University's School of Aviation Sciences has become the first college in the US to switch to unleaded aviation fuel for its training fleet, marking a significant milestone in aviation sustainability.3 years ago
Jackie Wattles, CNN
SpaceX calls off launch attempt of Starship
"A pressurant valve appears to be frozen, so unless it starts operating soon, no launch today," SpaceX CEO Elon Musk tweeted.3 years ago
Brian Fung, CNN
Arkansas governor signs sweeping bill imposing a minimum age limit for social media usage
(CNN) — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has signed a sweeping bill imposing a minimum age limit for social media usage, in the latest example of states taking more aggressive steps intended to protect teens online. But even as Sanders signed the bill into law on Wednesday afternoon, the legislation appeared to contain vast loopholes […]3 years ago
Devin Oldroyd
Would you take an anti-aging pill to live forever?
An anti-aging pill could make its way to pharmacies within the next five years. Would you take it?3 years ago
Katie Hunt, CNN
Fossilized eggs crack open the mysteries of the past
Fossilized eggs and eggshells are a fascinating source of information, illuminating the behavior and diet of ancient creatures and more.3 years ago
Samantha Kelly, Associated Press
How your phone learned to see in the dark
Open up Instagram at any given moment and it probably won't take long to find crisp pictures of the night sky, a skyline after dark or a dimly lit restaurant3 years ago
Jennifer Korn, CNN
50 years ago, he made the first cell phone call
(CNN) — On April 3, 1973, Martin Cooper stood on a sidewalk on Sixth Avenue in Manhattan with a device the size of a brick and made the first public call from a cell phone to one of the men he’d been competing with to develop the device. “I’m calling you on a cell phone, […]3 years ago
Chris Lau, CNN
Scientists film deepest ever fish on seabed off Japan
Previously, the deepest snailfish ever spotted was at 7,703 meters, while scientists had never been able to collect fish from anywhere below 8,000 meters.3 years ago
Aimee Cobabe
Swiping left on danger: Combating dating app violence in Utah
A top researcher on sexual assault says many cases of dating app violence go unreported. Dr. Valentine calls dating apps "digital hunting grounds."3 years ago
