Science + Technology

deep fake...
Curt Gresseth

What is a deep fake how, how do I spot one and why should I care?

A deep fake can be used to create a funny meme of a Hollywood star or commit a crime by impersonating a CEO to steal millions.
5 years ago
trouble with Teams...
Simone Seikaly

Trouble with Teams? Microsoft reports problems with “multiple 365 services.”

If you're having trouble with Teams or other Microsoft Office products, the company reports they are aware of the issue.
5 years ago
In this image provided by NASA shows NASA astronauts Victor Glover and Mike Hopkins on a spacewalk ...
MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer

Spacewalkers take extra safety precautions for toxic ammonia

NASA said the astronauts were "venting ammonia coolant lines" and remained outside the ISS for hours for an inspection of their suits.
5 years ago
Spacewalkers take extra safety precautions for toxic ammonia...
MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer

Spacewalkers take extra safety precautions for toxic ammonia

Spacewalking astronauts had to take extra safety precautions Saturday after possibly getting toxic ammonia on their suits from the International Space Station's external cooling system.
5 years ago
The rock is called "Máaz" - the Navajo word for "Mars."
Credit:	NASA/JPL-Caltech...
Mallika Kallingal, CNN

NASA is naming the rocks and soil on Mars in the Navajo language

The Perseverance rover's team, in collaboration with the Navajo Nation, has been naming features of scientific interest with words in the language, according to NASA. And it includes a rock named "Máaz," the Navajo word for "Mars."
5 years ago
international cybersecurity competition...
Dan Bammes

UVU students win international cybersecurity competition

Students from Utah Valley University, UVU, took first place in an international cybersecurity competition that challenged several teams.
5 years ago
challenger engineer dies in ogden...
Ashley Fredde, KSL.com

Engineer who refused to approve Challenger launch dies in Ogden

Allan McDonald, the engineer from Morton Thiokol who warned the 1986 Challenger space shuttle launch could be unsafe, passed away at age 83.
5 years ago
google smart speaker alarm...
Emily Ashmead

Hey Google Home Speaker: wake me up to KSL NewsRadio

If you have a Google Home speaker, it’s easy to make it play a station or song that will actually get you out of bed. In fact, all you have to do is give the voice command, "Hey Google, wake me up at 7.30AM to KSL NewsRadio". 
5 years ago
COVID-19 Utahns...
Curt Gresseth

Dave & Dujanovic: Will we all need a COVID-19 vaccine booster?

How long is a person protected from Covid-19 after getting a vaccine shot? A Utah infectious disease doctor shares his outlook.
5 years ago
The hotel Voyager Station is set to be built by Orbital Assembly Corporation, a new construction co...
Francesca Street, CNN

World’s first space hotel scheduled to open in 2027

If you're daydreaming of future travels while stuck at home during the pandemic, why fantasize about the beaches of Bali or the canals of Venice when vacationing in space could be in your future?
5 years ago
Four launches -- including two historic missions from US soil -- to the International Space Station...
Ashley Strickland, CNN

NASA astronaut launches stop for nothing — not even a pandemic. Here’s how they did it

The wonders of spaceflight never ceased in 2020, despite the pandemic's best efforts. Four launches -- including two historic missions from US soil -- to the International Space Station carried on as planned, and the crews were able to remain safe on their journeys to and from Earth.
5 years ago
NEW YORK, NY - MAY 2: The Microsoft logo is illuminated on a wall during a Microsoft launch event t...
Michelle Toh, CNN Business

Microsoft says a group of cyberattackers tied to China hit its Exchange email servers

Microsoft says that a sophisticated group of hackers linked to China has exploited its popular email service that allowed them to gain access to computers.
5 years ago
central Utah earthquakes black rock desert lava flow...
Dan Bammes

Volcanic activity the likely cause of central Utah earthquakes

A researcher theorizes that underground movement of magma or hot water could be responsible for the 2018 and 2019 quakes.
5 years ago
Doctors Covid-19...
John Wojcik

Utah doctors look back on one-year fight against COVID-19

As Utah crosses the one-year anniversary of fighting the coronavirus, doctors and health officials are reflecting on what they’ve learned.
5 years ago
A 4G and 5G capable cactus in the Scottsdale, Arizona area built by Valmont Industries
Credit:	Valm...
Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN Business

Inside the complicated business of disguising 5G equipment

Across the United States, clunky 4G cell towers are often "disguised" with regionally-prominent foliage. With new 5G antennas, that will likely change.
5 years ago
teachers NASA...
Dan Bammes

Two Canyons District science teachers will be flying high with NASA

Two science teachers from the Canyons School District are among 30 teachers selected as NASA Airborne Astronomy Ambassadors.
5 years ago
FILE - This April 25, 2019, file photo shows the thumbs-up "Like" logo on a sign at Facebook headqu...
TALI ARBEL AP Technology Writer

Facebook says it will pay $1B over 3 years to news industry

Facebook, following in Google’s footsteps, says it plans to invest $1 billion to support the news industry over the next three years.
5 years ago
autonomous drone...
Dan Bammes

Utah a good home for autonomous drone development, military one reason

Another reason for autonomous drone development in Utah is the state's proximity to and involvement with innovative software technology.
5 years ago
This illustration provided by NASA shows a diagram added over the parachute deployed during the des...
MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer

Mars rover’s giant parachute carried secret message

The huge parachute used by NASA's Perseverance rover to land on Mars contained a secret message. Systems engineer Ian Clark used a binary code to spell out “Dare Mighty Things” in the orange and white strips of the 70-foot parachute.
5 years ago
FILE - This March 29, 2018, file photo shows the Facebook logo on screens at the Nasdaq MarketSite,...
ROD McGUIRK Associated Press

Facebook says it will lift its Australian news ban soon

Facebook says it will lift its ban on Australians sharing news after reaching a deal with Australia’s government on legislation that would make digital giants pay for journalism.
5 years ago
(Jordan Allred, Deseret News, file)...
Paul Nelson

Doctors say pediatric influenza and RSV cases are practically non-existent in Utah this year

Doctors say the efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 are stongly impacting the spread of other respiratory problems like influenza and rsv
5 years ago
Lois Larsen, 83, comforts her husband, Jerry, 86, while he receives his second dose of the Pfizer-B...
Paul Nelson

What’s the best option for booking a COVID-19 vaccine appointment?

Starting on Monday afternoon, everyone over the age of 65 will be eligible to apply for a COVID-19 vaccine appointment in Utah. So what's the best way to go about getting one?
5 years ago
CRACOW, POLAND - 2020/12/01: In this photo illustration a 13inch Macbook pro seen displayed on a wo...
Alexis Benveniste, CNN Business

Nearly 30,000 Macs reportedly infected with mysterious malware

Nearly 30,000 Macs world-wide have been infected with mysterious malware, according to researchers at security firm Red Canary.
5 years ago
This Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021 photo provided by St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital shows Hayle...
MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer

Bone cancer survivor to join billionaire on SpaceX flight

A bone cancer survivor who's now a physician assistant will join a billionaire on SpaceX's first private spaceflight this fall. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital announced Monday that Hayley Arceneaux will serve as its ambassador in space.
5 years ago