Science + Technology
Shelby Lofton, KSL
Utahns spot another fireball, experts explain why
If you feel like you're seeing more fireballs in the sky, you're not wrong. Another fireball was spotted Wednesday at 9:19 p.m., making its way toward Salt Lake City.3 months ago
Heather Peterson
Data centers have to report water usage, under new Utah law
The owners of a planned data center in Box Elder County will be subject to a new Utah law about water reporting requirements that coincidentally just went into effect on Wednesday.3 months ago
Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press
A bright moon may dim the Eta Aquarid meteor shower made up of Halley’s comet debris
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower soon will light the sky with debris from Halley’s comet. But a bright moon will spoil the fun this year, making the display harder to glimpse.3 months ago
Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
Astronomers believe they’ve detected an atmosphere around a tiny, icy world beyond Pluto
A new study suggests that a tiny, icy world beyond Pluto harbors a thin, delicate atmosphere that may have been created by volcanic eruptions or a comet strike.3 months ago
The Associated Press
Roomba pioneer aims to crack the household market again with an AI-powered pet robot
The creator of Roomba asks you to imagine a creature the size of a bulldog with doe-like eyes and bear cub ears and paws, extending itself into a greeting stretch that invites you to pat its touch-sensitive fake fur.3 months ago
Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
NASA’s Artemis II moonship returns home to its launch site after historic voyage
The Artemis II spacecraft that flew four astronauts around the moon is back where its record-breaking journey began.4 months ago
Britt Johnson
We don’t talk anymore: Human interaction is on the decline
With everything online people have less of a reason to talk to each other. How is this decline of human interaction affecting mental health?4 months ago
Giada Zampano
Archaeologists at Pompeii use AI to reconstruct the face of a man killed in the volcano’s eruption
Archaeologists and researchers at the ancient Roman site of Pompeii have used artificial intelligence for the first time to digitally reconstruct the face of a man killed in the AD 79 eruption of Mount Vesuvius that smothered the city, offering a new way to understand one of history’s most famous natural disasters.4 months ago
Associated Press
The wide-brimmed Sombrero galaxy is revealed in all its splendor by a telescope in Chile
Messier 104, nicknamed the Sombrero galaxy, is a popular target for amateur observing and astronomical research.4 months ago
Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket is grounded after launching satellite into the wrong orbit
Jeff Bezos’ rocket company, Blue Origin, blamed a bad engine Monday for a failed weekend launch that left a satellite in the wrong orbit, dooming it. Launches of the huge New Glenn rocket are grounded until Blue Origin and the Federal Aviation Administration complete their investigation.4 months ago
Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press
The Lyrid meteor shower is visible now and peaking soon. Here’s how to spot it
This year’s Lyrid meteor shower is getting a boost thanks to a dim crescent moon. Skywatchers could see 10 to 20 shooting stars per hour soar across the spring sky, according to NASA, when the fiery display peaks Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.4 months ago
Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
Artemis II astronauts praise their moonship’s performance, especially the heat shield
The Artemis II astronauts who ignited a lunar renaissance are giving high marks to their moonship for its performance during reentry — especially the heat shield.4 months ago
Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
Astronomers measure the mind-blowing power and speed of black hole jets for the first time
Scientists for the first time have measured the instantaneous mind-blowing power of jets blasting from a black hole.4 months ago
Art Raymond, Deseret News
Artemis II mission was the warm-up act for a 2028 moon landing. Will it happen?
President Trump wants to put astronauts on the moon before his term ends. Experts say the schedule is unsafe and unlikely.4 months ago
Josh Funk, Associated Press
Aviation safety bill based on deadly midair collision near Washington faces a House vote
An aviation safety bill seeking to address lessons learned from last year’s midair collision of a jet and an Army helicopter near Washington, D.C., is up for a vote Tuesday. But the families of the 67 victims and key senators think the bill still needs to be strengthened.4 months ago
Juan Lozano and Lekan Oyekanmi, Associated Press
Man accused in Molotov cocktail attack of OpenAI CEO’s home charged with attempted murder
San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins says that 20-year-old Daniel Moreno-Gama has been charged with attempting to kill the OpenAI CEO as well as a security guard at the residence when he threw the incendiary device at the gate of Sam Altman’s home on April 10.4 months ago
Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
NASA already has next Artemis flight in its sights following astronauts’ triumphant moon flyby
With NASA’s lunar comeback a galactic-sized smash thanks to Artemis II, the world is wondering: What’s next? And how do you top that?4 months ago
Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
Artemis II’s moon-traveling astronauts return home to cheers after a record-breaking trip
Artemis II's moon-traveling astronauts are back home and feted to a thunderous welcome.4 months ago
Marcia Dunn, AP Aerospace Writer
Artemis II astronauts return from moon with a splashdown to close out a record-breaking lunar voyage
Artemis II’s astronauts returned from the moon with a dramatic splashdown in the Pacific on Friday to close out humanity’s first lunar voyage in more than a half-century.4 months ago
Jill Lawless, Associated Press
Scientists say the world’s oldest octopus fossil isn’t an octopus after all
A 300-million-year-old tentacled sea creature has lost its crown as the world's oldest octopus.4 months ago
Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
Artemis II astronauts describe their lunar voyage as surreal and profound ahead of Earth return
The Artemis II astronauts are tidying up their lunar cruiser for Friday's “fireball” return to Earth. They're also reflecting on their historic journey around the moon, describing it as surreal and profound.4 months ago
Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
Artemis II astronauts follow Apollo tradition of naming lunar features after loved ones
The Artemis II astronauts took a poignant page from Apollo 8 earlier this week, proposing deeply personal names for a pair of lunar craters.4 months ago
Associated Press
Travelers will face limits on how many chargers they can carry as airlines try to reduce fire risks
Starting April 20, passengers on Southwest Airlines will only be able to carry one charger on their planes, and they won't be allowed to put chargers in the overhead bin or in their checked luggage.4 months ago
