Science + Technology
ISABEL DEBRE Associated Press
US Space Force deploys to vast new frontier: Arabian Desert
Members of the newly formed U.S. Space Force are deploying troops to a vast new frontier: the Arabian Peninsula.6 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Reminder: University of Utah students/staff will be online-only Sept. 27 through Oct. 11
The UofU has extended a planned break in on-campus learning and will restrict access to campus beginning Sunday, Sept. 27 through Sunday, Oct. 11.6 years ago
Charles Riley and Julia Horowitz, CNN Business
Pres. Trump approves TikTok deal, but questions remain
President Donald Trump's attempts to force a quick sale of popular Chinese-owned video app TikTok produced a tentative deal over the weekend.6 years ago
STAN CHOE AP Business Writer
Pres. Trump backs proposed TikTok deal with Oracle, Walmart
Pres. Trump has approved a proposed deal between Oracle and Walmart for U.S. operations of TikTok, a Chinese-owned app with national security and data privacy concerns.6 years ago
Lianne Kolirin, CNN
Venus is a Russian planet — say the Russians
Saying Venus is "a Russian planet," a Russian space official says the country intends to send its own mission to Venus.6 years ago
Jackie Wattles, CNN Business
New reality show promises to send winner into space for 10 days
A new reality show offers contestants the opportunity to compete for the chance to visit space.6 years ago
Brian Fung, CNN Business
US will ban WeChat and TikTok downloads on Sunday
The Commerce Department plans to ban TikTok and WeChat on Sunday as the Trump administration's executive orders take effect.6 years ago
Todd Fooks
PETA accuses USU of euthanizing lab animals during the pandemic
PETA is claiming USU inhumanely euthanized animals due to the COVID-19 pandemic. PETA is calling for an audit from the state of Utah.6 years ago
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
