Science + Technology
Heather Kelly
New iPhone update allows exposure notification apps — but not in Utah yet
Currently, Google will only allow one app per state to use the technology, so no exposure notification apps are available in Utah. But that could change.6 years ago
Jack Guy, CNN
Want to buy a dinosaur? One of the world’s biggest T. rex skeletons is up for sale
STAN the T. rex, named after the paleontologist who first discovered his bones, walked the earth some 67 million years ago is up for sale.6 years ago
Becky Bruce
Exclusive: COLD podcast obtains wiretap records in Susan Powell case
Investigators sought the wiretap warrant as part of Operation Tsunami, detailed in the "COLD" podcast about Susan Powell. Now, we know what they heard.6 years ago
JOSEPH PISANI AP Retail Writer
Lego to ditch plastic bags for paper ones in its boxed sets
Lego says it will be ditching the plastic bags inside its boxed sets and replacing them with paper ones. The Danish toymaker said it will start making the switch next year and the expects plastic bags be completely gone in the next 5 years.6 years ago
Todd Fooks
Motivated workers kept airport terminal project relatively virus free
The man in charge of building the new Salt Lake International Terminal says after the virus hit the crew became an example of how to work through it.6 years ago
Associated Press
Perfectly preserved Ice Age cave bear found in Arctic Russia
ndeer herders in a Russian Arctic archipelago have found an immaculately preserved carcass of an Ice Age cave bear, researchers said Monday.6 years ago
Ashley Strickland, CNN
A gas found on Earth that signifies life has been detected in the clouds on Venus
A gas on Earth has also been detected in the atmosphere of Venus. The "entirely surprising" discovery of phosphine could hint at unknown processes occurring on Earth's "twin."6 years ago
Colby Walker
Q&A: What does a deal between TikTok and Oracle mean?
TikTok’s parent company ByteDance has chosen Oracle over Microsoft as a new American technology partner to help keep the popular video-sharing app operating in the U.S.6 years ago
MATT O'BRIEN and TALI ARBEL AP Technology Writers
TikTok owner picks Oracle over Microsoft as US tech partner
A person familiar with the deal says TikTok's owner has chosen Oracle over Microsoft as the tech partner that could help keep the popular video-sharing app running in the U.S.6 years ago
Todd Fooks
U of U research: “Minneapolis Effect” may be increasing murders across the country
A Professor of Law at the University of Utah says a “Minneapolis Effect,” is leading to increased shootings across the country.6 years ago
Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN Business
Here’s what the Burger King of the future will look like
Burger King's future restaurants will be fit for the coronavirus age, with triple drive-thrus, burger pickup lockers, takeout counters and more.6 years ago
KEITH RIDLER Associated Press
US gives first-ever OK for small commercial nuclear reactor
The U.S. for the first time has approved a design for a small commercial nuclear reactor. A Utah energy cooperative wants to build 12 of them in Idaho.6 years ago
MICHELLE R. SMITH Associated Press
CDC tells states: Be ready to distribute COVID-19 vaccines on Nov. 1
The federal government has told states to prepare for a coronavirus vaccine to distribute by Nov. 1. The timeline raised concern among public health experts about an "October surprise."6 years ago
BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer
Facebook, Twitter suspend Russian network ahead of election
Facebook said Tuesday that it removed a small network of accounts and pages linked to Russia's Internet Research Agency, the “troll factory" that has used social media accounts to sow political discord in the U.S. since the 2016 presidential election.6 years ago
BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer
Facebook, Twitter suspend Russian network ahead of election
Facebook said Tuesday that it removed a small network of accounts and pages linked to Russia's Internet Research Agency, the "troll factory" that has used social media accounts to sow political discord in the U.S. since the 2016 presidential election.6 years ago
MARILYNN MARCHIONE AP Chief Medical Writer
Large antibody study offers hope for virus vaccine efforts
Scientists are reporting that the antibodies people make to fight the new coronavirus do not fade quickly. The new study is the most extensive work yet on the immune system's response to the virus and is good news for efforts to develop vaccines.6 years ago
Heather Kelly
Pollution displays are coming to school drop-off zones
Air pollution displays are coming to school drop off zones to inform the driver of how much pollution they're emitting by idling.6 years ago
JOSEPH PISANI AP Retail Writer
Amazon wins FAA approval to deliver packages by drone
Getting an Amazon package delivered from the sky is closer to becoming a reality. The Federal Aviation Administration said Monday it has granted Amazon approval to deliver packages by drones.6 years ago
BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer
Elon Musk wants YOU to build a brain-computer interface Neuralink
Elon Musk's young startup, Neuralink, wants to one day implant computer chips inside people’s brain. The goal is to develop implants that can treat neural disorders — and that may one day be powerful enough to put humanity on a more even footing with possible future superintelligent computers.6 years ago
Sherisse Pham, Eric Cheung and Philip Wang, CNN Business
New Chinese rules could complicate a sale of TikTok’s US business
China appears to have complicated efforts to sell TikTok to an American company by introducing new rules that could allow Beijing to veto any potential deal.6 years ago
Heather Kelly
Too many lines on I-15 in Lehi confuses drivers
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) opens a new on-ramp to I-15 southbound in Lehi tomorrow. The new on-ramp is expected to relieve traffic.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Provo mayor to veto mask mandate
Provo Mayor Michelle Kaufusi says she will veto a mask mandate the city council passed unanimously during Tuesday's meeting.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Intermountain Healthcare asks recovered COVID-19 patients to donate plasma
Intermountain Healthcare is asking people who've recovered from COVID-19 to donate plasma.6 years ago
