Science + Technology
Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
Artemis II astronauts channel Apollo 8 with a striking Earthset photo
The Artemis II astronauts are now forever intertwined with Apollo 8. A day after the historic lunar flyaround, NASA on Tuesday released striking new photos taken by the U.S.-Canadian crew.4 months ago
Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
Artemis II breaks Apollo 13’s distance record with daring moon flyby that included a solar eclipse
The Artemis II astronauts have kicked off their record-breaking trip around the moon that already is providing unprecedented views of the far side. Monday’s lunar journey comes after the three Americans and one Canadian broke Apollo 13’s distance record, the farthest that humans have ever traveled from Earth.4 months ago
SHELBY LOFTON, KSL
‘The whole moon all at once’: Artemis II astronauts set to make historic lunar flyby
Astronauts aboard NASA’s Artemis II mission are set to make history Monday as they complete a rare flyby, traveling farther from Earth than any humans before them and being the first to witness the “dark side” of the moon.4 months ago
Associated Press
Samsung is discontinuing its texting app, tells impacted users to switch to Google Messages
According to an end of service announcement published on the tech giant's U.S. support website, Samsung Messages will be discontinued in July. Impacted owners of Samsung smartphones and other gadgets are being asked to switch to Google Messages in the meantime.4 months ago
Seth Borenstein, Associated Press
How we came to be: Scientists get first look at the evolution of early complex animals
Scientists have discovered fossils in China that reveal a crucial transition from simple to complex life on Earth. These fossils, dating back 539 million years, show complex animals living three-dimensional lives, millions of years earlier than previously thought.4 months ago
Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
Artemis II’s moonbound toilet is working again to astronauts’ relief after overnight fix
NASA's moonbound astronauts have reason to celebrate, and not just because their launch went so well. Their toilet is now working.4 months ago
Sarah Martin, KSL
Utahns celebrate their contribution to the Artemis II mission
The Artemis II launch wouldn't have been possible without Utah; the massive fuel boosters that lifted the rocket to space came from a facility just north of Ogden.4 months ago
Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
Artemis II astronauts bound for moon after rocketing away on NASA’s first lunar voyage in decades
NASA has filled its moon rocket gas tank for humanity's first lunar trip in more than half a century. The 32-story rocket is due to blast off with four astronauts Wednesday evening from Florida's Kennedy Space Center.5 months ago
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.5 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.5 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.5 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.5 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.5 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.5 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.5 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.5 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.5 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.5 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.5 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.5 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.5 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.5 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.5 months ago
