Science + Technology
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.5 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.5 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.5 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.5 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.5 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.5 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.5 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.”5 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.5 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.5 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.5 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.5 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.5 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.5 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 womb5 months ago
Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press
Can apes play pretend? Scientists use an imaginary tea party to find out
Humans have often considered how apes, our closest living genetic relatives, possess human-like characteristics and behaviors — and their similarities to us might be closer than we imagined.6 months ago
Associated Press
Paris prosecutors raid X offices as part of investigation into child abuse images and deepfakes
French prosecutors have raided the offices of social media platform X as part of an investigation into allegations of spreading child sexual abuse images and deepfakes.6 months ago
Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
NASA delays astronauts’ lunar trip until March after hydrogen leaks mar fueling test
NASA's long-awaited moonshot with astronauts is off until at least March because of leaking hydrogen fuel.6 months ago
Diana Jones
‘Five days, and he was gone:’ Utah mom joins cause against sextortion after death of son
George is sharing her story tonight, at the Promise2Live Safe Tech event at Sky Ridge, along side other experts on Digital addiction, sextortion, and AI manipulations affect on youth and families.6 months ago
Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press
Video shows flames flying from NASA plane that touched down without landing gear
A NASA aircraft was forced to land without landing gear at Ellington Airport in Houston on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026.6 months ago
Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
NASA delays the first Artemis moonshot with astronauts because of extreme cold at the launch site
The first Artemis moonshot was delayed on Thursday after near-freezing temperatures prompted NASA to postpone a fueling test of the rocket.6 months ago
Eric Cabrera
Privacy advocates raise concerns over Ring–Flock partnership and law enforcement access
A new partnership involving Ring doorbell cameras and Flock, a surveillance technology company, is raising questions about privacy, surveillance and how easily law enforcement — including federal agencies — can request video footage from homeowners.6 months ago
Isabella Sosa
University of Utah professor finds that ship fuel emissions might not impact climate change
A University of Utah professor has found that reduced ship fuel emissions may not increase global warming, contrary to what some scientists theorized.6 months ago
