Science + Technology
Mark Jones
Utahns could see total eclipse of moon Tuesday, weather permitting
Weather permitting, Utahns will have an opportunity early Tuesday morning to view a total eclipse of the moon.4 years ago
Aubri Wuthrich
Data collected by TikTok brings up concern about privacy, security
A Utah tech leader agrees with recent concern voiced by an FCC commissioner about TikTok, user data, and China.4 years ago
Donie O'Sullivan, CNN Business
Elon Musk informs Twitter staff that layoffs are imminent
Layoffs at Twitter are expected to begin on Friday, Nov. 4, according to Elon Musk4 years ago
Mark Jones
UDOT announces interchange on US-89 at Antelope Drive is now open
UDOT announced the opening of the interchange on US-89 at Antelope Drive in Layton on Tuesday.4 years ago
Ashley Strickland, CNN
Astronomers spy the ghost of a star and cosmic cobwebs
In a new image of the Vela supernova remnant, captured by the VLT Survey Telescope at the European Southern Observatory in Chile, the glowing threads of gas appear to shine due to heat from the shock waves.4 years ago
CNN
Why Switzerland built a 2-kilometer-long train
Switzerland's rail industry came together to run the world's longest-ever passenger train -- 100 cars, 2,990 tons and almost two kilometres long.4 years ago
Chris Jacobs
Nuclear reactor may head to Utah, says new study
A Nuclear Reactor could be headed to Utah said a study by Pacificorp, parent company of Rocky Mountain Power, and Terrapower.4 years ago
Donie O'Sullivan and Clare Duffy, CNN Business
Elon Musk has taken control of Twitter and fired its top executives
Elon Musk takes over Twitter and fires top executives of the social media platform.4 years ago
Elizabeth Weiler
Man survives heart surgery after first-of-its-kind procedure
Doctors at Intermountain Medical Center in Murray performed a life-saving, first-of-its-kind, heart surgery and the patient survived.4 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Tired of carrying a wallet, dad has bank chip implanted in hand
A British man tired of carrying around his wallet had his bank-chip installed in his hand to make purchases more convenient. Is this the way of the future? Dave and Debbie debate.4 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Google sued over alleged “indiscriminate” biometric data collection
Texas alleges Google violated the state's biometric privacy law by "indiscriminately" collecting voiceprints and facial recognition data.4 years ago
Jackie Wattles, CNN
Hubble shows ‘unexpected’ twin tail created by NASA spacecraft slamming into asteroid
The Hubble image reveals the clearest look yet at some unexpected results from the NASA mission.4 years ago
Taylor Nicioli, CNN
From Comet Halley, Orionid meteor shower is most visible this week
(CNN) — One of nature’s most anticipated light shows is set to climax this week, as space debris and dust trails from the famous Comet Halley scatter across the night sky. The Orionids meteor shower is expected to peak at 2 p.m. ET on Friday, Oct. 21, but will be best observed earlier in that […]4 years ago
Elizabeth Weiler
Flu season is ahead of us but new poll finds Utahns aren’t concerned
A new poll showed that about 30% of respondents said they were concerned about contracting any illness this winter.4 years ago
MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer
World’s 1st space tourist, Dennis Tito, signs up for flight around moon
For Dennis Tito, it's a chance to relive the joy of his trip 21 years ago to the International Space Station.4 years ago
Mark Jones
House Speaker Brad Wilson hosts second annual Great Salt Lake Summit
The second annual Great Salt Lake Summit was held Thursday. It was hosted by Utah House Speaker Brad Wilson. Wilson says there is still a long way to go.4 years ago
Mark Jones
Study finds engineering, computer science jobs are key to Utah’s economy
Jobs in the engineering and computer science industries created more than 238,000 jobs during 2020, according to the most recent report from the Ken. C. Gardner Policy Institute.4 years ago
Ashley Strickland, CNN
The DART mission successfully changed the motion of an asteroid
"All of us have a responsibility to protect our home planet. After all, it's the only one we have," said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson.4 years ago
Simone Seikaly
New scam: borrowing a phone and accessing Venmo
A Smith's employee lost over $1,000 after a stranger borrowed their cell phone and sent themselves money via Venmo.4 years ago
Greg Wallace, Sean Lyngaas, Pete Muntean, Michelle Watson
Russian-speaking hackers knock US airport websites offline but operations unaffected
The 14 websites affected by the Russian hack include the one for Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.4 years ago
Ashley Strickland, CNN
Meet the history-making crew who just landed at the space station
When astronauts venture aboard the International Space Station, they see a world without borders. They work together while orbiting Earth.4 years ago
Mark Jones
Utah teacher wins 2022 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools award
A Utah teacher was one of 20 winners nationwide to be awarded the 2022 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence.4 years ago
Ben Winslow, Fox 13 News
Great Salt Lake so low, a water level measurement system no longer works
The Great Salt Lake has dropped to such a low level, the U.S. Geological Survey's measuring system at the marina no longer works.4 years ago
