Science + Technology
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
Madeleine Porter
“Clear the Air Challenge” continues to benefit Utah’s air
For the 12th year in a row, the Salt Lake Chamber hopes to keep Utah clean with its “Clear the Air” challenge.6 years ago
MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer
1st private space crew paying $55M each to fly to station
The first private space station crew has been introduced a year ahead of the planned launch. A Houston company on Tuesday identified the three men who are paying $55 million each to fly to the International Space Station next January atop a SpaceX rocket.6 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Did Facebook just violate my First Amendment rights?
Congress can't restrict your First Amendment right to free speech, but social media platforms like Facebook can because they aren't part of the government.6 years ago
Mark Jackson
Salt Lake middle, high school students to return to in-person learning
Middle and high school students in the Salt Lake School District will be returning to the classroom next month.6 years ago
JOHN ANTCZAK Associated Press
Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit reaches space on 2nd try
The rocket carried a cluster of very small satellites developed as part of a NASA educational program involving U.S. universities.6 years ago
Clare Duffy, CNN Business
Why messaging app Signal is surging in popularity right now
Users have flocked to encrypted messaging app Signal by the millions in recent days — bringing it to the No. 1 spot on both Google Play Store and Apple App Store's top free apps lists this week.6 years ago
DAVID McHUGH AP Business Writer
Volkswagen triples electric car sales ahead of climate rules
It's already shaping up to be a year of the electric car in Europe. Automaker Volkswagen says it tripled sales of all-electric cars last year6 years ago
Brian Fung, CNN Business
Parler sues Amazon for cutting off its services, cites antitrust violation
Parler alleges antitrust violation, breach of contract, and interference with the company's business relationships with users.6 years ago
