Science + Technology
Ashley Strickland, CNN
How to watch the Artemis I mission lift off to the moon
For the first time in 50 years, a spacecraft is preparing to launch on a journey to the moon. The uncrewed Artemis I mission, including the Space Launch System Rocket and Orion spacecraft, is targeting liftoff on August 29 between 8:33 a.m. ET and 10:33 a.m. ET from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.4 years ago
Alexandra Mae Jones, CTV Network
NASA is heading back to the Moon — and Canada’s coming, too
A rocket will be blasting off to orbit around the Moon as the first step in humanity’s grand return to the lunar surface. But it’s not just an exciting moment for NASA. This time, the journey back to the Moon is an international collaboration, one that will see Canadian technology and Canadian astronauts making a clear mark on lunar history.4 years ago
Zoe Sottile, CNN
A 3,000-year-old Egyptian artifact was seized by customs officials in Tennessee
A millennia-old Egyptian artifact was found in a shipment to the port at Memphis, Tennessee, officials say. US Customs and Border Protection officers discovered the artifact on August 17, according to a news release published Thursday.4 years ago
Alejandro Lucero
Historic floods across country prompt concern for local expert
SALT LAKE CITY — Floods across the U.S. are occurring this year in historic quantities. There have been five 1 in 1,000-year floods all within the months of July and Aug. KSL TV meteorologist Mathew Johnson said that in these areas “there is usually a .1 percent chance of seeing this magnitude of flood on […]4 years ago
Mark Jones
Utah saw a decline in life expectancy during first year of COVID-19
According to a healthcare expert, Utah experienced a decline in life expectancy during the first year of the pandemic. In Utah, the life expectancy of a male declined more than a female.4 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Cloud seeding: a potential save for the Great Salt Lake
The Great Salt Lake has seen record low levels due to severe drought. Cloudseeding could help.4 years ago
Ashley Strickland, CNN
Scientists want to resurrect the extinct Tasmanian tiger
It may be time for the Tasmanian tiger to walk the Earth once again. A new complex project will combine gene editing, ancient DNA retrieval, artificial wombs and other technological advances4 years ago
Kate Davis and Elizabeth Weiler
Utah Lake restoration called “unconstitutional” by state agency
The Utah Attorney General's assessment of the development plan for Utah Lake prompted the decision by the Utah Department of Natural Resources.4 years ago
Amanda Dickson
Quantum computing of “great concern” to Rep. Chris Stewart
Stewart's concern about quantum computing is linked to encryption, national security, and a potential national security breach.4 years ago
Rishi Iyengar, CNN Business
How to make sure your private messages stay private
Facebook still lacks end-to-end encryption in its messaging service, but there are a few things you can do to feel safer.4 years ago
Jackie Wattles, CNN Business
United Airlines puts $10 million into plan to shuttle customers by electric aircraft
The United investment in California-based Archer could help the company get the first of its four-seater helicopters in operation by 2024.4 years ago
Alejandro Lucero
Refinery flares are normal says Utah Department of Environmental Quality
Refinery flares might seem uncommon, but the Utah Department of Environmental Quality said they are normal and present no cause for concern.4 years ago
Catherine Thorbecke, CNN Business
Tech giant gets permits for first fully driverless taxi service in China
In the U.S., robotaxi offerings remain extremely sparse and ridehailing giants like Uber and Lyft have abandoned in-house self-driving taxi efforts.4 years ago
MADDIE BURAKOFF AP Science Writer
Do spiders sleep? Study suggests they may snooze like humans
The research showed the spiders' overnight movements looked a lot like REM in other species, she said — like dogs or cats twitching in their sleep. And they happened in regular cycles, similar to sleep patterns in humans.4 years ago
Amanda Dickson
Can the average Utahn afford to go solar?
With power bills going up around the country, more people are investigating the option of going solar. When you add in federal and state incentives, is it affordable for the average Utahn?4 years ago
Martha Harris
“Live to Breathe” campaign encourages steps for clean air
Utah Clean Air Partnership's "Live to Breathe" campaign encourages Utahns to take meaningful steps toward cleaner air.4 years ago
Jackie Wattles, CNN Business
Likely debris from a SpaceX capsule found in Australia
NASA confirms that one of the objects is "likely" a scrap of hardware from a SpaceX Dragon capsule that reentered the Earth's atmosphere last May.4 years ago
Katie Hunt, CNN
Research in pigs shakes up what we know about dying
With more research, the cutting-edge technique could someday potentially help preserve human organs for longer, allowing more people to receive transplants.4 years ago
Ashley Strickland, CNN
Rare type of galaxy dazzles in new Webb telescope image
Astronomers have gleaned new insights about individual stars and star formation within the chaotic galaxy, as well as the black hole at the galactic center, as a result of Webb's capabilities.4 years ago
Alejandro Lucero
Utah Valley University awarded $1.5 million grant
Utah Valley University has received nearly $1.5 million grant from the NSF. The grant will be provide scholarships and allow further research.4 years ago
Rachel Metz, CNN Business
AI made these stunning images. Here’s why experts are worried
(CNN) — A million bears walking on the streets of Hong Kong. A strawberry frog. A cat made out of spaghetti and meatballs. These are just a few of the text descriptions that people have fed to cutting-edge artificial intelligence systems in recent weeks, which these systems — notably OpenAI’s DALL-E 2 and Google Research’s […]4 years ago
Amanda Dickson
Understanding the changing power grid, and that the power comes from us
A solar engineer questions recent public comments by public officials about the strength of the American power grid.4 years ago
Mark Jones
Utah could possibly be in path of debris from Chinese rocket
Experts say Utah could be in the path of debris from a Chinese rocket that is expected to reenter the earth's atmosphere this weekend. However, they are unsure of when or where it will fall.4 years ago
