Science + Technology
Kaitlyn Huamani and Barbara Ortutay, AP Technology Writers
Lawyers in landmark social media addiction trial make final appeals to the jury
Twelve jurors heard closing arguments in a case that could determine whether social media companies should be liable for harms caused to children using their platforms.5 months ago
Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
NASA clears its Artemis moon rocket for an April launch with four astronauts following repairs
NASA cleared its moon rocket on Thursday for an April launch with four astronauts after completing the latest round of repairs.5 months ago
FRANCESCO SPORTELLI and GIADA ZAMPANO, Associated Press
A new exhibit shows plaster casts of Pompeii victims frozen at the time of death
A new permanent exhibition has opened in Pompeii that shows plaster casts of people killed in the Mount Vesuvius eruption, frozen in their final moments.5 months ago
Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
No chance asteroid will slam into the moon in 2032, NASA says
NASA issued a welcomed all-clear Thursday, saying there’s now zero chance that asteroid 2024 YR will crash into the moon in 2032.5 months ago
Marcia Dunn, AP Aerospace Writer
Spacecraft’s impact changed asteroid’s orbit around the sun in a save-the-Earth test, study finds
A new study has found that an asteroid NASA used for target practice a few years ago was nudged into a slightly different route around the sun.5 months ago
Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
Old Apollo rocks shed new light on the moon’s magnetic field long ago
Lunar rocks collected by Apollo astronauts more than half a century ago are providing a fresh take on the moon’s mysterious magnetic field, scientists reported Wednesday.6 months ago
María Verza, Associated Press
A prehistoric skeleton found deep in a flooded Mexican cave was likely placed there in a ritual
A prehistoric skeleton has been found in an intricate underwater cave system along Mexico's Caribbean coast.6 months ago
Associated Press
NASA overhauls its Artemis program to return astronauts to the moon
NASA said Friday it’s adding an extra moon mission by Artemis astronauts before attempting a high-risk lunar landing with a crew.6 months ago
Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press
Burger King is testing AI headsets that will know if employees say “welcome” or “thank you”
Burger King is testing AI-powered headsets that can recite recipes, alert managers when inventories are low and even track how friendly employees are to customers.6 months ago
Heather Peterson
AI voice cloning used to convince Lehi parent their child was kidnapped
Police are warning about AI voice cloning after scammers called a Lehi parent recently and used their child's screaming voice to convince them of a kidnapping.6 months ago
Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
NASA moves its Artemis II moon rocket off the launch pad for more repairs
NASA is moving its grounded Artemis moon rocket from the launch pad back to its hangar for more repairs.6 months ago
Kaitlyn Huamani, Associated Press
Discord pushes back global age verification rollout amid criticism, promises transparency
Discord is postponing its controversial age verification policy after users of the popular platform for gamers to communicate online expressed strong objections and privacy concerns.6 months ago
Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
NASA delays astronaut moon mission again after new rocket problem
NASA’s new moon rocket has suffered another setback, with astronauts’ lunar trip now off until spring.6 months ago
Bryanna Willis
Growing a garden doesn’t just feed yourself, it can build resilience and community connections
Salt Lake City residents can start a garden with the help of the Salt Lake City Library and the Community Food Microgrant Program.6 months ago
Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
NASA conducts second rocket fueling test that will decide when Artemis astronauts head to the moon
NASA is taking another crack at fueling its giant moon rocket after leaks halted the initial dress rehearsal and delayed astronauts' first trip to the moon in more than half a century.6 months ago
Kaitlyn Huamani and Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press
Mark Zuckerberg quizzed on kids’ Instagram use in social media trial
Mark Zuckerberg and opposing lawyers dueled in a Los Angeles courtroom Wednesday, where the Meta CEO answered questions about young people’s use of Instagram, his congressional testimony and internal advice he’s received to be “authentic” and not “robotic.”6 months ago
Associated Press
Amazon scraps partnership with surveillance company after Super Bowl ad backlash
Amazon’s smart doorbell maker Ring has terminated a partnership with police surveillance tech company Flock Safety.6 months ago
Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press
A ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse will dazzle people and penguins in Antarctica
The first solar eclipse of 2026 will be limited to Antarctica, and only a lucky few will get to bask — or waddle — in its glow.6 months ago
Marica Dunn, Associated Press
Four new astronauts arrive at the International Space Station to replace NASA’s evacuated crew
The International Space Station returned to full strength with Saturday's arrival of four new astronauts to replace colleagues who bailed early because of health concerns. NASA did not identify the sick astronauts.6 months ago
Kaitlyn Huamani and Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press
Instagram chief says he does not believe people can get clinically addicted to social media
Adam Mosseri, the head of Meta’s Instagram, testified during a landmark social media trial in Los Angeles that he disagrees people can be addicted to social media platforms.6 months ago
Kaitlyn Huamani and Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press
Google, Meta, push back on addiction claims in landmark social media trial
Jurors in a landmark social media case that seeks to hold companies responsible for harms to children got their first glimpse into what will be a lengthy trial characterized by dueling narratives from the plaintiffs and the two remaining defendants, Meta and YouTube.6 months ago
Kennedy Camarena
Loveland Living Planet Aquarium now the 5th largest aquarium in the nation
The Loveland Living Planet Aquarium will be the fifth largest aquarium in the U.S. after the opening of its newest building.6 months ago
Eric Cabrera
New, less invasive, fetal surgery at Primary Children’s improves outcomes for babies with spina bifida
Doctors at Intermountain Health Primary Children’s Hospital said a new, less invasive, fetal surgery procedure is helping treat spina bifida while babies are still in the womb6 months ago
