Science + Technology
MATT O'BRIEN and FRANK BAJAK AP Technology Writers
EXPLAINER: How bad is the hack that targeted US agencies?
Governments and major corporations worldwide are scrambling to see if they, too, were victims of a global cyberespionage campaign.6 years ago
BEN FOX and FRANK BAJAK Associated Press
US agencies, companies secure networks after huge hack
U.S. government agencies and private companies rushed Monday to secure their computer networks following the disclosure of a sophisticated and long-running cyber-espionage intrusion suspected of being carried out by Russian hackers.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Researchers need dirty diapers for developing a new autism test
Brigham Young University researchers want to look at lots of dirty diapers so they can develop a test that may detect autism earlier6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
How will the COVID-19 vaccine get to Utah’s hospitals?
Five major hospitals in Utah are getting ready to receive Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine on Monday. But how will the vaccines make it there?6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Report: Big drop in literacy test scores for first graders in Utah
A new report from Utah's Acadience reading test shows a big drop in literacy for first graders some say it is online learning6 years ago
Starre Vartan, CNN
These feces-finding Fidos help save orcas and other endangered wildlife
Eba is more than just the Very Good Dog she appears to be. She's a professional, working the prow of a moving speedboat, carefully tracking the very particular scent of killer whale poop floating in Puget Sound. But she doesn't work alone.6 years ago
MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer
First woman, next man on moon will come from these NASA 18
NASA has named the 18 astronauts who will train for its Artemis moon-landing program. The first woman and next man on the moon will come from this select group.6 years ago
Amy Woodyatt, CNN
Sorry, folks — your dog doesn’t really know what you’re talking about
Experts found that dogs, who had not been specifically trained for the experiment, could quickly and clearly tell the difference between the known instruction words and the very different nonsense words.6 years ago
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
