Science + Technology
Madeleine Porter
Heat expected over the weekend won’t help the Utah drought
Utah is truly bringing on the heat, with more to come over the weekend -- breaking any and all previous records.5 years ago
John Wojcik
Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg talks Utah data center, women at work
The COO of Facebook, Sheryl Sandberg, expects a new data center to be operational starting sometime next month in Eagle Mountain, Utah.5 years ago
Simone Seikaly
COVID-19 reinfection is rare say Italian researchers
The researchers studied hundreds of people who had been infected, as well as those who had not, to come to a conclusion about reinfection.5 years ago
FRANK BAJAK AP Technology Writer
Microsoft: SolarWinds hackers target 150 orgs with phishing
Microsoft says the state-backed Russian cyber spies behind the SolarWinds hacking campaign launched a targeted spear-phishing assault on U.S. and foreign government agencies and think tanks this week.5 years ago
Dan Bammes
Skin cell DNA gives authorities a new way to prosecute sexual assault
Dr. Julie Valentine, a nursing professor at Brigham Young University, has been working to develop techniques for Skin DNA identification5 years ago
Colby Walker
Lunar eclipse during supermoon set for early Wednesday morning
Set your alarms a bit earlier tomorrow morning. There's a "supermoon" eclipse that will be visible from Utah early Wednesday morning.5 years ago
Dan Bammes
Huntsman Mental Health Institute to add new research building
The Huntsman Mental Health Institute at the University of Utah plans to add a new $150 million Translational Research facility5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Dave & Dujanovic: $1M vaccine lottery in Utah?
SALT LAKE CITY — Is a vaccine lottery possible in Utah? Hey, it’s working in Ohio. Ohio state health officials said Monday that more than 25,400 Covid-19 vaccine shots were administered Friday, two days after a $5 million lottery to encourage vaccinations was announced, making it the highest vaccination day in three weeks. Vaccinations for […]5 years ago
Mary Richards
Social support increases a patient’s odds of survival and longevity
Researchers found social support can equal a 29% increase in the probability of patient survival and recommend more social support opportunities.5 years ago
Ashley Strickland, CNN
Solar Orbiter mission spots eruption from the sun
A happy accident has resulted in the Solar Orbiter mission spying eruptions from the sun. These eruptions, called coronal mass ejections, blast out solar particles across the solar system and have the potential to disrupt technology if they reach Earth.5 years ago
MAE ANDERSON AP Technology Writer
EXPLAINER: How AT&T-Discovery deal affects consumers, rivals
The $43 billion AT&T deal, which still needs approval, is sure to have major implications for viewers, investors, and competitors alike.5 years ago
PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press
Sharks use Earth’s magnetic field as a GPS, scientists say
Researchers say marine lab experiments with a small shark species confirm speculation that sharks use magnetic fields as aids to navigation.5 years ago
KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press
CDC director defends decision to ditch masks
The head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Sunday defended the decision to ease mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people, stressing that increasing political pressure had nothing to do with the abrupt shift in guidelines.5 years ago
Colby Walker and Mary Richards
Computers and connections: The Provo High Esports team | Heart of Utah
Your kids should be playing video games. The Provo High Esports team proves it's no longer just a pastime for people who love Mountain Dew and Doritos.5 years ago
Mary Richards
Plan would put treated wastewater on the ski slopes
A ski resort just north of Yellowstone National Park is asking for approval to use wastewater to turn into artificial snow for the ski slopes.5 years ago
Julia Horowitz, CNN Business
Bitcoin’s crash is very bad news for other cryptos
Elon Musk's surprise reversal on accepting bitcoin payments for Tesla cars has triggered a sharp plunge in the cryptocurrency — spelling trouble for other coins that have notched shocking returns in recent months.5 years ago
Amanda Dickson
Utah is prepared to handle different types of cyberattacks
Chris Parker, the Director of the Division of Public Utilities for Utah, explained to KSL NewsRadio's Amanda Dickson how the state is protected against cyberattacks.5 years ago
Colby Walker
Dogecoin to the ACTUAL moon?
It's official, Dogecoin is on its way to the actual moon5 years ago
John Wojcik
Utah AG, others leery of ‘Instagram for kids’ proposal
Utah’s Attorney General is part of a large, bipartisan group against the planned launch of an Instagram page designed specifically for kids.5 years ago
Jackie Wattles, CNN Business
NASA criticizes China’s handling of rocket re-entry as debris lands near Maldives
NASA has lambasted China for its failure to "meet responsible standards" after debris from its out-of-control rocket likely plunged into the Indian Ocean Saturday night.5 years ago
CLAUDIA LAUER undefined
Did you see them? String of satellites baffled residents, bugs astronomers
The string of satellites was a series of relatively low-flying satellites launched by Elon Musk's SpaceX as part of its internet service plan.5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Dave & Dujanovic: Chinese rocket falling back to Earth, but space expert says don’t worry
Heads up: A failing Chinese rocket flying through space at 18,000 mph in a decaying orbit is coming back home to Earth in a hurry.5 years ago
Michele Rowe
Mysterious lights appeared over Utah skies last night
Utah's NASA's solar system ambassador to Utah Patrick Wiggins explained the lights seen in Utah skies Wednesday night were a series of Starlink satellites.5 years ago
