Science + Technology
Joe Wirthlin
Clark Planetarium to host Artemis II watch party Wednesday
NASA announced Tuesday that the scheduled Artemis II rocket launch has an 80% chance of happening as the weather clears and the moon aligns. The Clark Planetarium in Salt Lake City plans to host a viewing event to celebrate the historic launch.4 months ago
Associated Press
A college instructor turns to typewriters to curb AI-written work and teach life lessons
The exercise started in 2023 as Phelps grew frustrated with the reality that students were using generative AI and online translation platforms to churn out grammatically perfect assignments.4 months ago
Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
Apollo vs. Artemis: What to know about NASA’s return to the moon
As four astronauts get set to blast off on humanity’s first trip to the moon in more than half a century, comparisons between Apollo and NASA’s new Artemis program are inevitable.4 months ago
Associated Press
NASA begins the countdown for humanity’s first launch to the moon in 53 years
NASA began the countdown Monday for humanity’s first launch to the moon in 53 years.4 months ago
Adam Small
Utah considering using drones for avalanche control
Drone technology that's already used to start and manage controlled burns here in Utah could soon be used to mitigate avalanche danger as well.4 months ago
Kaitlyn Huamani and Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press
Jury finds Instagram and YouTube liable in landmark social media addiction trial
A jury found both Meta and YouTube liable in a first-of-its-kind lawsuit that aimed to hold social media platforms responsible for harm to children using their services.4 months ago
BARBARA ORTUTAY and KAITLYN HUAMANI, Associated Press
What could come next for other social media firms as a jury finds Meta platforms harm children
The first jury verdict in a series of social media child safety trials this year is in — and it’s not looking good for Meta.4 months ago
JAMEY KEATEN, Associated Press
Geneva’s CERN hails delicate test on transporting antimatter as a scientific success
Scientists at CERN took some antiprotons out for a spin in a never-tried-before test drive, exploring the properties of antimatter.4 months ago
Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
NASA hauls its repaired moon rocket from the hangar back to the pad for an early April launch
NASA moved its moon rocket from the hangar out toward the pad Friday in hopes of launching four astronauts on a lunar fly-around next month.4 months ago
MORGAN LEE, Associated Press
Landmark trial in New Mexico to decide whether Meta misled users about children’s safety risks
Closing arguments are underway in a landmark trial where New Mexico prosecutors are accusing social media conglomerate Meta of misleading people about the safety of its platforms for children.4 months ago
Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press
Newly discovered photos show astronaut Neil Armstrong after the Gemini 8 emergency
Previously unreleased photos show astronaut Neil Armstrong in the aftermath of a space mission that almost took his life. Gemini 8 accomplished the first docking in space, but an unexpected technical error caused the spacecraft to tumble uncontrollably.4 months ago
Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press
New study challenges a site that’s key to how humans got to the Americas
A new study challenges the age of the site of one of the earliest human settlement in the Americas, suggesting Monte Verde might be much younger than scientists thought. But not everyone agrees with the findings.4 months ago
Isabella Sosa
New report finds nearly half of mothers experience birth trauma
A new report finds that birth trauma impacts nearly half of mothers, but taking advantage of resources can help.4 months ago
Jaimie Ding, Associated Press
From rockets to cancer research, here’s how the number pi is embedded in our lives
Math nerds and dessert enthusiasts unite to celebrate Pi Day every March 14, the date that represents the first three digits of the mathematical constant pi.4 months ago
Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
Old NASA science satellite plunges back to Earth
An old NASA science satellite plunged uncontrolled from orbit and reentered over the Pacific on Wednesday.4 months ago
Michael Liedtke, Associated Press
Google overhauls its Maps app, adding in more AI features to help people get around
Google Maps will depend more heavily on artificial intelligence to help people figure out where they want to go and the best way to get there as part of a major redesign unveiled Thursday.4 months ago
Kaitlyn Huamani and Barbara Ortutay, AP Technology Writers
Lawyers in landmark social media addiction trial make final appeals to the jury
Twelve jurors heard closing arguments in a case that could determine whether social media companies should be liable for harms caused to children using their platforms.4 months ago
Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
NASA clears its Artemis moon rocket for an April launch with four astronauts following repairs
NASA cleared its moon rocket on Thursday for an April launch with four astronauts after completing the latest round of repairs.4 months ago
FRANCESCO SPORTELLI and GIADA ZAMPANO, Associated Press
A new exhibit shows plaster casts of Pompeii victims frozen at the time of death
A new permanent exhibition has opened in Pompeii that shows plaster casts of people killed in the Mount Vesuvius eruption, frozen in their final moments.4 months ago
Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
No chance asteroid will slam into the moon in 2032, NASA says
NASA issued a welcomed all-clear Thursday, saying there’s now zero chance that asteroid 2024 YR will crash into the moon in 2032.5 months ago
Marcia Dunn, AP Aerospace Writer
Spacecraft’s impact changed asteroid’s orbit around the sun in a save-the-Earth test, study finds
A new study has found that an asteroid NASA used for target practice a few years ago was nudged into a slightly different route around the sun.5 months ago
Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
Old Apollo rocks shed new light on the moon’s magnetic field long ago
Lunar rocks collected by Apollo astronauts more than half a century ago are providing a fresh take on the moon’s mysterious magnetic field, scientists reported Wednesday.5 months ago
María Verza, Associated Press
A prehistoric skeleton found deep in a flooded Mexican cave was likely placed there in a ritual
A prehistoric skeleton has been found in an intricate underwater cave system along Mexico's Caribbean coast.5 months ago
