Science + Technology
Colby Walker
Heads up! Chinese rocket caught in orbit to fall to Earth
Due to a failure on a Chinese rocket sent to orbit begin construction of their own space station, a nearly 100 foot tall, 21-ton rocket booster launched last week will make an uncontrolled re-entry this week, and could land on a populated area.5 years ago
Katie Hunt, CNN
China successfully launches first module of planned space station
China launched the first section of its independent space station on Thursday.5 years ago
MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer
SpaceX capsule departs station with 4 astronauts, heads home
A SpaceX capsule carrying four astronauts departed the International Space Station late Saturday, aiming for a rare nighttime splashdown.5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Looking for the easy A: Why do good students cheat?
Technology and COVID teaching protocols make it easier for school cheaters to be found out -- but they may also make it easier for students to cheat.5 years ago
Amanda Dickson
Opinion: Bring on the ban of menthol cigarettes
Menthol cigarettes felt like a friend to KSL Newsradio host Amanda Dickson as a younger woman, but she supports a ban.5 years ago
Colby Walker
“Loneliest man in history” Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins dies at 90
The “loneliest man in history,” Apollo 11 Command Module Pilot and Astronaut Michael Collins, died Wednesday at age 90 after a fight with cancer. In a statement released by his family, they say his final days were peaceful. We regret to share that our beloved father and grandfather passed away today after a valiant battle […]5 years ago
MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer
SpaceX launches 3rd crew with recycled rocket and capsule
SpaceX has launched its third crew in under a year for NASA, this time using a recycled rocket and capsule.5 years ago
Becky Bruce
Oxygen produced on Mars for the first time, with help from Utah company
For the first time, the Perseverance rover has converted some of the atmospheres on Mars into oxygen and it was possible with an assist from a Utah-based company.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Environmental officials have grim prediction for Utah’s water quality picture
As the world celebrates Earth Day, environmental officials said there’s some very bad news about the water quality in Utah. They say it’s declining, and they believe it’s just going to keep getting worse.5 years ago
Dan Bammes
USU space lab gets $5.7M to calibrate next-gen climate science tool
The USU space lab won a $5.7 million contract from NASA to calibrate the Libera system, which measures energy from the sun.5 years ago
Hanna Ziady, CNN Business
Dogecoin jumps 20% as crypto fans declare Doge Day
All the dogecoins in circulation are now worth more than $53 billion after fans declared April 20 Doge Day on social media with the aim of pushing the digital currency's value to new heights.5 years ago
SOPHIA EPPOLITO Associated Press/Report for America
Mass fossil site may prove tyrannosaurs lived in packs
The ferocious tyrannosaurs dinosaurs may not have been solitary predators as long envisioned, but more like social carnivores that moved in packs such as wolves.5 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Face masks required in Utah national parks, but not in all gateway cities
Rules governing face masks in Utah's national parks are set by federal officials and fall within an executive order from President Biden.5 years ago
Julia Horowitz, CNN Business
Thanks, bitcoin! Traders say goodbye to quiet weekends
After a hype-filled week, bitcoin suffered a flash crash on Saturday night, plunging nearly 14% in less than an hour. It was last trading above $56,000 — up from lows near $51,000, but still well below the record high of almost $64,900 hit this past Wednesday.5 years ago
MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer
NASA’s Mars helicopter takes flight, 1st for another planet
NASA's experimental Mars helicopter has taken flight. The little 4-pound helicopter named Ingenuity rose into the thin air above the dusty red surface of Mars on Monday.5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
What? That’s not recyclable? But I thought . . . You thought wrong
The line between what should be recyclable and what actually is can be a fine one to walk. Here are all the things you think you can recycle but can't.5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Utah mulled postponing second shots to give out more first doses
In December, Utah's governor considered following the decision made by the UK and delay second shots of the Covid-19 vaccine while giving out more first shots.5 years ago
Ashley Strickland, CNN
Russian cosmonauts, NASA astronaut successfully launch to the space station
The International Space Station is the place to be in April. Multiple arrivals and departures this month make the floating laboratory seem more like a hotel.5 years ago
Saige Miller
Get rid of your stash of plastic bags, donate them to Smith’s
Smith's grocery stores are asking for your plastic bag donations, and other recycling materials, with the intention of turning them into park benches.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Why Salt Lake County health official wants you to mask up, without a mandate
If the Salt Lake County Health Department wants people to keep wearing masks, why isn’t Director Gary Edwards recommending a mask mandate?5 years ago
Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business
Here’s how to tell if your Facebook account was one of the half billion that were breached
Over the weekend, cybersecurity experts revealed that about half a billion Facebook users' personal information was breached -- a treasure trove of data the includes full names, birthdays, phone numbers and their location.5 years ago
Madeleine Porter
Lawn mower exchange program is keeping Utah air clean
In the Lawn Mower Exchange program that launched Monday, Utah leaders are encouraging residents to trade in their gas lawn mowers for electric.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Salt Lake County Mayor calls for people to continue to wear masks
Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson is calling on everyone to continue to wear masks for the foreseeable future, no matter what the decision is.5 years ago
