Science + Technology
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.6 years ago
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.6 years ago
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.6 years ago
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.6 years ago
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 rsv6 years ago
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?6 years ago
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.6 years ago
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.6 years ago
MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer
NASA rover lands on Mars to look for signs of ancient life
A NASA rover has landed on Mars in an epic quest to bring back rocks that could answer whether life ever existed on the red planet.6 years ago
Paul Nelson
Utah scientists and professors excited about Perseverance Rover landing
Samples dug up from the Perseverance Rover on Mars might eventually land in the west desert of Utah but not for a few years.6 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Genealogy cancer research focuses in on Utah
Researchers are beginning to conduct a study of family genealogy and cancer-causing variants and Utah is the best place to start.6 years ago
Madeleine Porter
Utah prepared for extreme weather conditions, Texas was not
The United States is experiencing extreme weather conditions and at least Utah can handle it. However, some states like Texas were underprepared.6 years ago
Brian Stelter, CNN Business
Here’s why publishers, lawmakers, and tech execs are all monitoring Facebook’s Australian blockade
(CNN) — The eyes of the news industry are trained on Australia right now. What’s happening in the country, regarding proposed regulation to force Big Tech to pay news publishers, will have ramifications all around the world. I spoke with execs on both sides of this issue on Wednesday, and they are all in […]6 years ago
MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer
NASA rover streaks toward a landing on Mars
A NASA rover is hurtling toward a landing on Mars in the riskiest step yet in an epic quest to bring back rocks that could answer whether life ever existed on the red planet.6 years ago
Becky Bruce
Utah gets access to COVID-19 exposure notifications
Starting today, Utah residents with smartphones should receive alerts asking them to opt-in for COVID-19 exposure notifications.6 years ago
Madeleine Porter and Paul Nelson
UDOH changes COVID-19 transmission index measurements
Because the UDOH will use "test-over-test" to calculate the average 7-day percent positive rate, they adjusted the transmission index that guides counties.6 years ago
Emily Ashmead
Life Hack: How to set an alarm on Alexa and wake up to KSL NewsRadio
She can tell you the weather, order your groceries, and play your favorite music. But did you know that Alexa can bring the voices of Tim Hughes and Amanda Dickson to your home as a morning alarm clock?6 years ago
KSL News Staff
Solar panels dirty from Friday’s mud storm? Call in the cleaners
A Sandy company is fielding many calls from businesses and residents after a dirt storm last week fouled solar panels which can interrupt their efficiency.6 years ago
Becky Bruce and John Wojcik
Rocky Mountain Power: Dry weather has adverse impact on utility lines
During dry conditions, particles from pollution, dirt and salt tend to accumulate on power lines -- and could cause outages, as they did Wednesday.6 years ago
Dan Bammes
Dirty snow could impact spring snowmelt
The ugly brown snow that fell over much of Utah last week got everybody's cars dirty. But it can also have an impact on spring runoff from the Wasatch Mountains.6 years ago
MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer
Next stop Mars: 3 spacecraft arriving in quick succession
After hurtling hundreds of millions of miles through space since last summer, three robotic explorers are ready to hit the brakes at Mars.6 years ago
LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer
Johnson & Johnson asks US regulators to OK its one-shot COVID-19 vaccine
Johnson & Johnson has asked U.S. regulators to clear the world’s first single-dose COVID-19 vaccine, an easier-to-use option that could boost scarce supplies.6 years ago
Jackie Wattles, CNN Business
FAA to oversee investigation of SpaceX Mars rocket prototype’s explosive landing
The Federal Aviation Administration said it will oversee an investigation into a crash landing of a SpaceX prototype rocket on Tuesday. The announcement comes after the FAA forced SpaceX to delay the launch as it investigated a previous explosion of a similar rocket prototype.6 years ago
