Science + Technology
Colby Walker
China declares all cryptocurrency transactions illegal
China’s central bank has declared all transactions involving Bitcoin and other virtual currencies illegal, stepping up a campaign to block use of unofficial digital money.5 years ago
KELVIN CHAN AP Business Writer
One to charge them all: EU demands single plug for phones
The European Union is unveiling plans that would require smartphone makers to adopt a single charging method for mobile devices.5 years ago
Heather Kelly
Economist says Utah’s economy is doing well during the pandemic
"Utah's economy continues to be extremely strong," said Robert Spendlove, Senior economist for Zions Bank.5 years ago
Colby Walker
First images from all-civilian Inspiration 4 trip to space
The first images are coming back to earth from the all civilian crew of Inspiration 4.5 years ago
Kristin Fisher, CNN Business
SpaceX’s Inspiration 4 crew is in orbit, but that doesn’t mean they’ll get astronaut wings
The four people currently in orbit on SpaceX's Inspiration 4 mission will fly higher than the International Space Station, but that still may not be enough to earn them their official commercial astronaut wings from the federal government.5 years ago
Isabelle Jani-Friend, CNN
Scientists are potty-training cows in a bid to help save the planet
If you can potty-train a child, you can potty-train a cow. At least, that was the theory a group of researchers in Germany decided to test.5 years ago
Heather Kelly
Planting trees not only cools down urban centers, they can reduce crime
Salt Lake City officials are looking at ways to cool down what is known as the "Urban Heat Island" effect and trees may just be the answer.5 years ago
Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN Business
Apple expected to unveil new iPhones at event on September 14
Apple will likely reveal its latest lineup of iPhones next week. The company sent out press invitations on Tuesday for a virtual event -- with the tagline "California Streaming"5 years ago
Jeff Caplan
My Minute of News: I want to break up with my phone, but how?!
Jeff Caplan wants to break up with his phone, but he has absolutely no idea how to go about doing so. Still, some places have some pretty nice incentives.5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Is the electric road the path for the electric vehicle?
What if you could charge your electric vehicle while you drive down the road, reducing the size of the battery and the price of the e-car?5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Utah AG asks FCC to hasten rollout of system to prevent illegal robocalls
Illegal robocalls often get through because smaller telecommunication companies don't use existing screening programs.5 years ago
Dan Bammes
There’s a place on Earth where nothing lives, not even germs
There's a place on earth where nothing lives, not even germs.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Overturning recommended mask mandate in schools would be a mistake
Primary Children’s Hospital Infectious Disease Doctor Andrew Pavia believes overturning the mask mandate for schools would be a mistake.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
School mask mandates considered by other local health departments
Those who spoke with KSL said they must speak with a lot of stakeholders before a decision about a school mask mandate is made.5 years ago
Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN Business
Samsung’s new foldable phones are cheaper, more durable and have an under-screen camera
Samsung is still betting on a future where smartphones fold in half. But first it must convince users that's a future they want.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Tracking wildfire smoke, U of U researchers discover way to predict impact on humans
The potential health risks from wildfire smoke correlate to how high the smoke has traveled, which is studied with satellite imagery from NASA.5 years ago
Colby Walker
Real-life Spongebob and Patrick found in ocean near New York
I can't hear you! NOAA made a surprise discovery over a mile under the sea where they spotted a real-life Spongebob and Patrick5 years ago
Mark Jones
Ogden residents spot dust devil
Residents in Ogden thought they were seeing a tornado on Wednesday. Turns out it was a dust devil.5 years ago
Nick Wyatt
Lake Powell at record low water level, could drop further
Lake Powell is currently at 33% capacity, which breaks the record water low from 2005. Water experts are worried the level will drop even further.5 years ago
Karilyn Frazier
Space travel becoming reality, Utahns eager to board flights to space
The promise of space travel as a regular Joe is closer becoming a reality, and Utahns are eager to board flights to see the universe.5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
NASA: Moon wobble to cause more Earth flooding in the future
The wobble in the cycle of the moon will combine with climate change and rising sea levels to contribute to more flooding, NASA said.5 years ago
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Madeleine Porter
Don’t be Koi, Utah: Pet fish shouldn’t go into ponds or lakes
Pet fish are being released into Utah lakes and ponds which can cause drastic negative effects on the native fish populations.5 years ago
Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN Business
Microsoft is bringing back Clippy
The friendly Microsoft paper clip is coming back! After a 14 year hiatus, Clippy will be greeting users in emoji form.5 years ago
