Science + Technology
YURAS KURMANAU and FRANK BAJAK Associated Press
Cyberattacks knock out sites of Ukrainian army, major banks
The relatively low-level, denial-of-service attacks Tuesday come after weeks of escalating fears that Russia might invade Ukraine.5 years ago
LEANNE ITALIE AP Entertainment Writer
Love and logins: Forget fido, after a breakup, who gets the passwords?
Nearly 8 in 10 Americans in a relationship share passwords across nearly every digital platform. So who gets the passwords in a breakup?5 years ago
Rachel Metz, CNN Business
IRS halts plan to require facial recognition for logging in to user accounts
The reversal comes as tax season is underway and hints at public discomfort around the expanded use of facial recognition technology.5 years ago
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Curt Gresseth
Developer discusses plan to revive, restore Utah Lake
A company plans to build man-made islands with material dredged from the bed of Utah Lake, cleaning the water and make it a welcoming spot for recreation and birds.5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
One economist says life today is simpler than you may think
Without having to spend time hunting and gathering, one economist says we live the real simple life.5 years ago
Jacob Rueda
Scientists say warming climate could reduce inversions
Researchers at the Utah Climate Center say climate change may make inversions less frequent in the future.5 years ago
MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer
James Webb Space Telescope reaches final stop million miles out
NASA's $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope now orbits the sun where the gravitational forces of the sun and Earth balance.5 years ago
Eliza Craig
U of U scientists test gel contraceptive for men, hope to ease burden of birth control for women
The University of Utah is studying a hormonal gel that could serve as a contraceptive for men when it's applied to their shoulders.5 years ago
Eliza Craig
BYU researchers introduce drought-resistant quinoa as nations face food challenges
A team of BYU researchers may have a solution for farmers in climates that are becoming more desert-like, and it revolves around quinoa.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Jewish leaders praise Entrata for building bridges after company founder sends anti-Semitic email
Tech company Entrata has reached out to the Jewish Community to repair damage done by its founder.5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
The hottest and coolest new tech at the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show
Dave & Dujanovic explore some of the newest offerings in tech from the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Is it time for parents to remove kids from social media?
The Granite School District asks parents to take their children off social media if they can't monitor their kids' use of the apps.5 years ago
Michael Liedtke, AP Technology
Will Elizabeth Holmes’ conviction sober up Silicon Valley?
The fraud conviction of former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes could deliver a sobering message to a Silicon Valley culture that often gets lost in its own hubris and swagger.5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Can video games relieve depression in older adults? University of Utah study to find out.
Depression in older adults could be relieved by certain video games. A University of Utah Health study aims to find out.5 years ago
Eliza Craig
Fish rained from the sky in a Texas town
The metaphor, "raining cats and dogs," took on a whole new meaning in a Texas town. For several minutes on Wednesday it "rained fish."5 years ago
Kira Hoffelmeyer
UPDATE: Fortnite is back
Fortnite is down according to its Twitter account. Epic Games is working on fixing it, but it's been down for hours.5 years ago
Katie Hunt, CNN
Scientists discover ‘biggest bug that ever lived’
A fossil of a giant millipede found on a beach in northern England has revealed the "biggest bug that ever lived," paleontologists say.5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
What to know about COVID-19 breakthrough infections
If you are fully vaccinated against COVID but have a "breakthrough infection," the good news is you probably won't have as a severe illness -- hospitalization, even death -- as an unvaccinated person.5 years ago
Eliza Craig
Trend in threats of violence to schools traced to TikTok
School officials express concern that a recent trend in threats to schools relates to a TikTok challenge.5 years ago
Ashley Strickland, CNN
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe becomes first spacecraft to ‘touch’ the sun
The Parker Solar Probe, three years after its launch, has become the first spacecraft to touch the sun.5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Climate change boosting extreme weather like tornadoes, says U. expert
Climate change is putting the atmosphere and weather on steroids, and the United States is likely to see more damaging storms because of climate change, says a weather expert at the University of Utah.5 years ago
Mark Jones
The peak of the Geminid meteor shower is tonight
The peak of the Geminid meteor shower is expected arrive late Monday night and into early Tuesday morning.5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
For science, two Utah teachers take a trip out of this world
Courtesy of NASA, two Utah teachers take a flight into the Stratosphere to share with students their scientific discovery.5 years ago
