Science + Technology
Kelli Pierce
COVID-19 could help Salt Lake Airport expansion save $300 million
COVID-19 may help save the Salt Lake City airport $300 million on its ongoing expansion project, because crews can remove concourses sooner than planned.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Davis Co. Health Dept. worried about planned Kaysville country concert
Most of Utah is in a "yellow" COVID-19 risk level which means that events like the large country concert planned in Kaysville can be allowed, but the Davis County Health Department is worried that a planned concert in Kaysville won't follow health guidelines.6 years ago
Jacopo Prisco, CNN
Pac-Man at 40: The eating icon that changed gaming history
When "Pac-Man" debuted in Tokyo 40 years ago, no one could have predicted it would become the most successful arcade game of all time.6 years ago
ROBERT BURNS AP National Security Writer
Quest for ‘super-duper’ missiles pits US against key rivals
The Trump administration is pouring billions of dollars a year into the quest for hypersonic weapons. The Pentagon says its goal in pursuing what President Donald Trump calls “super-duper" missiles is "to dominate future battlefields.”6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Utah may shift COVID-19 plan to focus on elderly, minority communities
The Utah Leads Together Plan has been the roadmap for how the state fights the COVID-19 pandemic. But the focus may soon shift from designating "yellow" or "orange" risk areas to helping people most at-risk for getting a bad case of the virus.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Utah-based group aims to help Navajo Nation deal with the COVID-19 pandemic
A non-profit legal center is gathering donations and will provide pro-bono legal work to the Navajo Nation as it struggles through the COVID-19 pandemic.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Raising money for the next generation of cancer researchers
5 For The Fight, the Utah-based online crowd-sourcing campaign is hoping to raise $1.5 million to fund nine cancer researcher positions at the University of Utah's Huntsman Cancer Institute.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Firefighters prep for a hotter and drier than normal summer in Utah
Utah fire officials are prepping for a busy summer after a prediction by the NOAA that this summer will be hotter than normal.6 years ago
TALI ARBEL AP Technology Writer
Privacy groups: TikTok app violating children’s privacy
Privacy watchdogs say that the popular TikTok video app is violating a children’s privacy law and putting kids at risk. They filed a complaint with federal regulators saying TikTok is collecting personal information of kids under 13 without their parents’ consent, even after a $5.7 million FTC fine in 2019.6 years ago
Jeremy Herb and David Shortell, CNN
Senate to vote on FISA authorities and critics’ proposals to curb surveillance powers
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is pushing forward with the bill the House approved in March to reauthorize the three surveillance authorities, over the strenuous objections of civil libertarians who say the bipartisan agreement struck in the House trampled over individual rights.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Dr. Angela Dunn: “Optimistic” some places in Utah could move to “yellow” June 1st
State epidemiologist Dr. Angela Dunn said she's optimistic parts of Utah will transition to the "yellow" phase June 1st.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
The Class of 2020: Helping others while going through challenges
Even while going through her own problems, Clearfield High Senior Erin Estheimer is making sure that she's helping others in the class of 2020.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
13 people test positive for COVID-19 at the Midvale Family Resource Center
Thirteen people have tested positive for COVID-19 at the Midvale Family Resource Center. The Salt Lake County Health department tested about 140 people6 years ago
SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer
Bug experts dismiss worry about US ‘murder hornets’ as hype
Bug experts are dismissing as media hype the recent worry about so-called murder hornets spotted in Washington state.6 years ago
Jackie Wattles, CNN Business
NASA: Do not come to Florida for SpaceX’s historic astronaut launch
The head of NASA is urging space enthusiasts not to show up to Florida for the launch of SpaceX's first crewed mission next month.6 years ago
Kaori Enjoji, CNN Business
‘Animal Crossing’ boosts Nintendo profits as demand for games soars
The success of the Nintendo Switch during the coronavirus pandemic propelled the Japanese video company to a banner year.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Intermountain Healthcare to start COVID-19 antibody tests
Intermountain Healthcare wants your blood...for new antibody tests that could help track how far COVID-19 has spread in Utah.6 years ago
Colby Walker
How bad does it hurt to be stung by a giant murder hornet?
How bad does it hurt to be stung by a giant murder hornet? The short answer: a lot.6 years ago
Paul Nelson
Would ‘murder hornets’ move to Utah? The jury is out
Murder hornets have made their way to the shores of Washington, but, how worried should we be about them migrating to Utah, the Beehive State?6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Reservoirs and river flows looking healthy around Utah despite a dry April
April was Salt Lake City's driest month on record. But despite the lack of rain, most of the reservoirs in Utah are projected to be at or above normal levels.6 years ago
Ashley Strickland, CNN
Eta Aquariid meteor shower: When and how to watch
The Eta Aquariid meteor shower is expected to peak on Tuesday, but a nearly full moon could outshine the show. Stargazers also have a chance to view the shower in the early morning hours before dawn on Sunday.6 years ago
Faith Karimi, CNN
Invasive giant hornets have been spotted in the US for the first time
Just when you thought 2020 could not get any worse. Now we have giant hornets with freakish eyes and a venomous sting to add to this year's list of worries.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Fighter jets fly over Utah hospitals to thank medical workers
MURRAY, Utah – Gary Brunson is the Assistant Nurse Manager in the Emergency Department at Intermountain Medical Center in Murray. The job can be tough, especially during the COVID-19 crisis. That’s why Brunson and dozens of his co-workers stood outside the hospital Thursday afternoon as the F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Squad and the 388th Fighter […]6 years ago
