Science + Technology
Curt Gresseth
Social-media envy got you down during Christmas? Doc has holiday tips.
Social media can unplug your Christmas lights, if you are not careful. A mental health expert stuffs your stockings with tips and advice on how to avoid sliding into holiday depression.5 years ago
Associated Press Staff
Utan Transit Authority app affected by major outage hitting Amazon Web Services
Amazon Web Services suffered a major outage Tuesday, the company said, limiting service at many key and popular sites.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Doctors find autism rates among Utah children higher than previously thought
New data authored by researchers at the University of Utah shows there are far more children on the autism spectrum than previously thought. Researchers say improvements in testing and diagnosing autism could be one reason for the increase.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
As omicron variant spreads, Utahns urged to get vaccine booster shots
With the spread of the omicron variant, Utahns are being urged to get a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot5 years ago
Kira Hoffelmeyer and Mark Jones
U of U develops a tool that can be used frequently in breast cancer diagnoses
A new tool developed by the University of Utah could allow women to get screened for breast cancer at a younger age, along with eliminating the exposure to radiation that comes with your typical mammogram.5 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Citizen scientists in Utah asked to participate in Squirrel Fest
Squirrel Fest takes place December 6 through 12, with the goal of gathering information to be used by Utah scientists.5 years ago
Francesca Street, CNN
Great Barrier Reef explodes to life in ‘magical’ spawning event
The Great Barrier Reef "gave birth" in its annual coral spawn, creating a cacophony of color on the Australian landmark.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Researchers believe ‘omicron’ variant will be in Utah, sooner or later
The Omicron variant doesn't have officials saying we should cancel Christmas plans, but masks and social distancing are still recommended.5 years ago
Colby Walker
2021 set for longest lunar eclipse in centuries on Friday morning
It may only be a partial lunar eclipse, but early Friday morning will reward skywatchers at the end of 2021 one of the longest eclipses in centuries.5 years ago
Rishi Iyengar, CNN Business
Apple will let iPhone users repair their own devices
Apple plans to give customers the ability to repair their own devices amid growing pressure from regulators and consumers around the world for manufacturers to ease restrictions on fixing products.5 years ago
MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer
Russian test blamed for space junk threatening space station
U.S. officials say a Russian weapons test created space junk now threatening the 7 astronauts aboard the International Space Station.5 years ago
Carlos Artiles Fortun
New study sheds light on the negative impact of pandemic on mental health in Utah
UTAH — A new study by researchers at Intermountain healthcare confirms the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on the mental health of the country. 4,633 patients participated in the study, which claims the pandemic’s negative impact on people’s mental health and physical well-being has been significant. In the study, nearly 40 percent of patients […]5 years ago
Nick Wyatt
Intermountain Healthcare plans drone prescription deliveries
Intermountain Healthcare is teaming up with electric drone maker Zipline to make drone prescription deliveries starting in 2022.5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Both Dems and Republicans needed to end climate change, says Utah clean-energy advocate
The founder of Utah Clean Energy said the transition away from fossil fuels has begun in the state but all voices are needed to make it work.5 years ago
Sherry Liang, CNN
Heinz reveals “Marz Edition” ketchup made in Mars-like conditions
The experiment, which has been two years in the making, demonstrates the possibility of long-term food production on Mars.5 years ago
Eliza Craig
9 cases of illegal tortoise related behavior in Utah investigated
UDWR warns about the dangers of removing desert tortoises from their homes and remind the public of the legality of tortoise-related behavior.5 years ago
Eliza Craig
A comet crash landing believed to have turned miles of desert into glass
New analysis leads scientists to believe the Atacama desert was a site of a comet crash landing 12,000 years ago that turned 46 miles of desert into glass.5 years ago
FRANK JORDANS and DANICA KIRKA Associated Press
UK tells private sector it must invest big to save planet
Britain is calling for the world’s financial industry to invest in green to ensure that efforts to curb global warming succeed.5 years ago
Kate Davis
Space junk clearing technology developed by U of U researchers
Space junk clearing technology uses magnets to clear some of the 27,000 pieces of softball-sized space debris currently orbiting the earth.5 years ago
Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN Business
Facebook changes its company name to Meta
Facebook is changing its company name to reflect its future ambitions and confronts wide-ranging scrutiny of the real-world harms from its various platforms after a whistleblower leaked hundreds of internal documents.5 years ago
Nick Wyatt
Experts say Great Salt Lake problems require more water
Two experts who study the Great Salt Lake for years say Utah lawmakers need to allocate more water rights to the shrinking lake.5 years ago
Chris Isidore, CNN Business
Hertz is buying 100,000 Teslas
(CNN) — Hertz is betting big on electric vehicles. It’s buying 100,000 Teslas, the largest-ever order by a single buyer. The purchase also represents the biggest move into EVs by a rental car company, by far. “Electric vehicles are now mainstream, and we’ve only just begun to see rising global demand and interest,” said Mark […]5 years ago
Jackie Wattles, CNN Business
William Shatner is about to be the oldest person ever blasted into space. Here’s everything you need to know
William Shatner — who gained international fame playing the iconic role of Captain Kirk on "Star Trek" — will make a very real trek to outer space today, if only for a brief suborbital joyride aboard a New Shepard rocket. It's the same one that took Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos to space this summer.5 years ago
