Science + Technology
Jackie Wattles, CNN
Earth’s innermost layer is a 400-mile-wide ball of iron, new study suggests
(CNN) — Scientists have long wondered what lies at the very center of the Earth, and the latest research is putting weight behind a theory that our planet has a distinct ball of iron within its metallic core. Beneath the outermost crust, the mantle and the molten-liquid outer core lies the Earth’s solid metal center — which […]4 years ago
Dale Spaulding
Logan lab studies impact of solar flares on satellites
USU's Space Dynamics Lab wants to know how the sun messes with satellites and if the Earth's atmosphere plays a part.4 years ago
Kristin Fisher, CNN
Amateur balloonist group from Illinois says small balloon last reported over Alaska ‘missing in action’
(CNN) — An Illinois-based club of amateur balloonists says one of its small balloons is “missing in action” after last reporting its location over Alaska on Saturday, the same day the US military shot down an unidentified object in the same region. While the Northern Illinois Bottlecap Balloon Brigade (NIBBB) has not blamed the US government for […]4 years ago
Waverly Golden
Utah State University to help develop battery-powered train
Utah State University and other partners are combining forces to bring the first-of-its-kind battery-powered train to the United States.4 years ago
Ben McGonnell
Climate change effects may be lessened by lunar dust
A recent proposal suggests that lunar dust may mitigate some effects of climate change while humanity does the work to reduce greenhouse gases.4 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Social media bill inches forward through Utah legislature with key change
The social media bill would require that minors have parental permission to use platforms. The way to verify age has yet to be set in stone.4 years ago
Jackie Wattles, CNN
Hubble captures mysterious ‘spokes’ gliding across Saturn’s rings
The spokes are only visible around Saturn's equinox when the planet's rings are tilted toward the sun, according to NASA.4 years ago
Diksha Madhok, CNN
Is the iPhone’s ‘Made in India’ era about to begin?
(CNN) — As Apple looks beyond China to secure crucial supply chains strained by Covid lockdowns and threatened by rising geopolitical tension, India has emerged as an attractive potential alternative to the world’s second largest economy. And Beijing’s big regional rival isn’t missing a beat in talking up the opportunity. One of India’s top ministers said last month the […]4 years ago
Sam Herrera
#TwitterDown trends earlier as users experienced difficulties posting
Users across the word are reporting an error code that claims their account has reached the daily limit for tweeting.4 years ago
Ashley Strickland, CNN
Cosmic seaplanes and self-growing bricks could help us explore other worlds
In the golden age of space exploration we live in, cosmic revelations seem to occur more frequently than ever before.4 years ago
Jennifer Korn, CNN
Instagram’s founders are back with a new app
The Instagram founders are back with a new app.4 years ago
CNN
Surgeon General says 13 is ‘too early’ to join social media
(CNN) — U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy says he believes 13 is too young for children to be on social media platforms because although sites allow children of that age to join, kids are still “developing their identity.” Meta, Twitter, and a host of other social media giants currently allow 13-year-olds to join their platforms. […]4 years ago
Curt Gresseth
ChatGPT: Plagiarism super-tool for students or AI brainstorming generator?
Will the future of AI be the interactive chatbot ChatGPT helping cheaters ace exams and tests or a new tool to assist all students in learning?4 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Banks to launch app to compete with Apple Pay and Venmo
Banks are launching a new app for online money transfers that customers can trust to protect their finances.4 years ago
Lianne Kolirin, CNN
Earth’s inner core may have stopped turning and could go into reverse, study suggests
With a radius of almost 2,200 miles, Earth's core is about the size of Mars. It consists mostly of iron and nickel, and contains about about one-third of Earth's mass.4 years ago
Jackie Wattles, CNN
Rare 17-pound meteorite, one of the largest ever, discovered in Antarctica
The meteorite is about the size of a cantaloupe but weighs 17 pounds. It's one of about 100 that size discovered in Antarctica.4 years ago
Elizabeth Weiler
SafeUT app helps save 14-year-old from kidnapper
SafeUT, the app that was designed for Utahns to instantly receive help, is proving successful after an incident over the weekend.4 years ago
Raja Razek and Zoe Sottile, CNN
Retired astronaut Buzz Aldrin marries ‘longtime love’ on his 93rd birthday
Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, the second person to ever set foot on the moon in 1969, married his "longtime love" on his 93rd birthday on Friday.4 years ago
Alexandrea Bonilla
Freshwater fish may impact your health, new study reports.
According to a study published in the Journal Environmental Research, freshwater fish in the continental United States contain high levels of PFAs.4 years ago
Laura Paddison, CNN
These 3 solutions could turn the tide on the climate change
(CNN) — Climate change is sending the world hurtling towards a series of catastrophic tipping points, which risk setting off feedback loops that lock the world into irreversible climate change. That’s the bad news. The good news, however, is that there is also a series of “positive tipping points,” according to an analysis published Thursday by researchers […]4 years ago
Thomas Haraldsen
Light snow across Wasatch Front could still make for slick Friday commute
Despite light snow totals along the Wasatch Front, the cold temperatures could make any snow that falls stick to the road, making for a slick commute Friday morning.4 years ago
Ashley Strickland, CNN
2 Earth-size worlds revealed beyond our solar system
The Webb telescope confirmed the existence of an exoplanet for the first time since the space observatory. The world, known as LHS 475 b, is almost exactly the same size as Earth.4 years ago
Mark Jones
Pre-flight safety system the cause of Wednesday morning’s flight delays
A power failure to a pre-flight safety system, forced the FAA to ground thousands of flights around the country Wednesday morning.4 years ago
