Science + Technology
Becky Bruce
Hello, haze: Air quality to remain poor until weekend, meteorologists say
The haze will be with us through at least Friday, when a weak storm system will arrive and hopefully result in improved air quality.6 years ago
Ashley Strickland, CNN
Rare “Christmas Star” will appear for the first time since the Middle Ages
The two largest planets in our solar system are coming closer together than they have been since the Middle Ages as this "Christmas Star" appears just in time for the holidays.6 years ago
MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press
Japan capsule carrying asteroid samples lands in Australia
Japan's space agency said its helicopter search team has spotted a capsule carrying asteroid samples that landed on a remote area in southern Australia as planned Sunday.6 years ago
John Wojcik
State school board may seek $5 million-plus to support remote learning
A $5 million request may be put forward by the State Board of Education to the Legislature, in order to support remote learning.6 years ago
Ryan Prior, CNN
Astronauts harvest radishes grown aboard the International Space Station
Astronauts are harvesting fresh radishes grown in space, a delicious prospect that also could help seed food production efforts for longer-term missions to the moon and Mars.6 years ago
Keith Schweigert, CNN
Art projects from 2 students head to the International Space Station
Art projects created by a pair of students in Pennsylvania will be launched into the stars on Saturday.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
How will a vaccine help with COVID-19 herd immunity?
Utah's health professionals say that while we still don't know everything about the COVID-19 vaccines, they will help us achieve herd immunity.6 years ago
The Associated Press
China: Moon probe preparing to return rock samples to Earth
China’s space agency says its latest lunar probe has finished taking samples of the moon’s surface and sealed them within the spacecraft for return to Earth.6 years ago
John Wojcik
State officials: Utah ready to store, distribute COVID-19 vaccines
The Utah Department of Health is finalizing its COVID-19 vaccination plan, which will feature mass scale storage and distribution of the vaccines.6 years ago
JOE McDONALD Associated Press
China spacecraft collects moon samples to take back to Earth
China says its spacecraft sent to bring lunar rocks back to Earth has collected its first samples, adding to a string of successes for Beijing’s increasingly ambitious space program.6 years ago
Mark Jackson
Romney, Problem Solvers urge passage of $908 billion coronavirus bill
A Utah Senator is one of the lawmakers in a group called the Problem Solvers, pushing to get another round of COVID-19 funding to Americans.6 years ago
DÁNICA COTO Associated Press
Huge Puerto Rico radio telescope collapses; many mourning
Officials say a huge radio telescope in Puerto Rico that has long played a key role in astronomical discoveries has collapsed.6 years ago
Paul R. La Monica, CNN Business
Bitcoin hits an all-time high of just under $20,000
(CNN) — Bitcoin just hit another milestone in its impressive 2020 run. The cryptocurrency surged 8% to a new all-time high of $19,800 on Monday, topping the previous peak of $19,783 from December 2017. It’s been a wild year for bitcoin, which has soared more than 175% since the end of 2019. Prices plunged below […]6 years ago
The Associated Press
Stocks rise on Wall Street as S&P 500 hits record high
The S&P 500 is closing a shortened session at a record high Friday as investors look forward to the distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine and relief for the economy.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Animals dangling out of helicopters? It’s all for their health and safety
SALT LAKE CITY – Starting November 28th, Utahns may notice animals dangling in nets outside of helicopters. The animals may include bison, deer and bighorn sheep. However, the Division of Wildlife Resources says not to worry. It actually helps the animals. Spokeswoman Faith Heaton Jolley said the helicopter rides are part of the division’s annual […]6 years ago
MATT OTT AP Business Writer
Left for dead, twice, RadioShack gets another shot online
RadioShack, is coming back. A pair of entrepreneurs say they plan to make RadioShack competitive again, online.6 years ago
SAM McNEIL Associated Press
China launches mission to bring back material from moon
China launched an ambitious mission on Tuesday to bring back rocks and debris from the moon's surface for the first time in more than 40 years6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
U of U study says mask mandates protect people and help the economy
Researchers at the University of Utah say mask mandates help stop the spread of COVID-19 and keep businesses open.6 years ago
Paul Nelson
Developers roll out new COVID-19 test that also detects influenza and RSV
A new kind of COVID-19 test that can also detect influenza and RSV could ease some of the burden of overcrowding some hospitals are facing.6 years ago
Lindsay Aerts and Simone Seikaly
Record-breaking election year in Utah, officials say
Utah election officials certified Utah's election results on Monday, leading the lieutenant governor to call the results "bonkers!"6 years ago
Ashley Strickland, CNN
NASA launch Saturday: This satellite will track Earth’s sea level rise
Originally Published: 21 NOV 20 04:00 ET Updated: 21 NOV 20 12:26 ET (CNN) — More than 830 miles above Earth’s surface, a next-generation satellite will keep an eye on global sea levels. The Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite launched Saturday. The joint venture between NASA and the European Space Agency launched from Vandenberg Air Force […]6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Utah company invents mask sanitizing machine to help hospitals
PhoneSoap is known for making UV sanitizers for phones and other electronics. Now, they have helped invent a mask sanitizing machine6 years ago
Ashley Strickland, CNN
It’s a full house on the International Space Station with 7 people — and Baby Yoda
For the first time, seven crew members -- and Baby Yoda -- are living on the International Space Station for an extended stay of six months.6 years ago
