Science + Technology
Kelli Pierce
Neighbors push back on plan to tear down old homes for townhomes in central Salt Lake City
A group of houses have stood on the corner of 200 South and Lincoln Street in Salt Lake City for decades. Now, a plan to tear them down and replace them with 16 new townhomes is drawing criticism from neighbors.7 years ago
Associated Press
Discovery of 20 new moons puts Saturn ahead of Jupiter
Jupiter may be the biggest planet in this solar system, but Saturn takes the crown for having the most moons. Scientists are now saying Saturn has 82 to Jupiter's 79.7 years ago
Ashley Strickland, CNN
Curiosity rover finds evidence of Mars’ ancient salty lakes
NASA's Curiosity Rover has found sediments in Gale Crater containing sulfate salt, which suggests it may have held a salty lake.7 years ago
ERIC TUCKER Associated Press
US researchers on front line of battle against Chinese theft
As the U.S. warned allies around the world that Chinese tech giant Huawei was a security threat, the FBI was making the same point quietly to a Midwestern university.7 years ago
TAMI ABDOLLAH Associated Press
Iranian hackers said to target presidential campaign
Microsoft says that hackers linked to the Iranian government have targeted a U.S. presidential campaign as well as other prominent7 years ago
Michelle Toh, CNN Business
Samsung admits defeat in China’s vast smartphone market
Just a few years ago, one in every five smartphones sold in China was made by Samsung. How times have changed.7 years ago
John Wojcik
Non-profit drug company makes first delivery
A new not-for-profit drug company, headquartered in Utah, makes its first delivery.7 years ago
Jack Guy, CNN
People are now texting nearly as fast as they type
Typing speeds on mobile devices are approaching those on physical keyboards, a new study shows.7 years ago
Kaya Yurieff, CNN Business
Instagram rolls out new feature to help fight bullying
Earlier this year, Instagram head Adam Mosseri declared that the social network wants to "lead the fight against online bullying." On Wednesday, the social media platform announced a new effort in that daunting task: it's rolling out globally a feature called "Restrict," a tool it's been testing since July.7 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Governor Herbert lifts emergency drought declaration for Utah
SALT LAKE CITY – Utah Governor Gary Herbert has rescinded an emergency drought declaration from last year. In a statement, the governor indicated that he lifted the emergency declaration because of all the rain and snow Utah received this year. “2019 precipitation has been well above normal statewide, with regional averages between 110 to 200% […]7 years ago
Colby Walker
What it was like hunting memes outside Area 51
Most people we spoke to had few if any hopes of seeing any aliens or actually storming Area 51. Most of them were just there for the memes.7 years ago
Clare Duffy, CNN Business
Tesla introduces new software update that comes with Netflix and ‘Car-aoke’
The car company on Thursday announced its latest software update, Version 10, which will offer a number of new features that range from a self-driving feature to Caraoke, a tool that brings a library of songs and lyrics in multiple languages to the car's center console.7 years ago
Ryan Meeks
Too many streaming services may present an issue for your wallet
Some of your favorite streaming content will no longer be in one or two places. It will more likely be in 8 or more different places.7 years ago
MORGAN SMITH Associated Press
Ex-intelligence officer gets 10 years in espionage case
A former U.S. intelligence officer convicted of trying to pass defense information to China was solemn as he was sentenced Tuesday to 10 years in prison and said he "would give anything" to change his actions.7 years ago
Donie O'Sullivan, CNN
Silicon Valley is setting up an organization to fight online extremism
8chan, a message board that has been linked to at least three atrocities committed in the name of extremism this year, is not part of the effort.7 years ago
Kelli Pierce
UDOT bridge project to close I-15 in Lehi for four nights
Utah Department of Transportation Crews will be installing several bridge beams over a railroad crossing that goes underneath the freeway in Lehi.7 years ago
Associated Press
Facebook says it has suspended ‘tens of thousands’ of apps
Facebook has suspended "tens of thousands" of apps made by about 400 developers as part of an investigation following the Cambridge Analytica scandal.7 years ago
SETH BORENSTEIN and CHRISTINA LARSON AP Science Writers
Where have the wild birds gone? 3 billion fewer than 1970
WASHINGTON (AP) — North America’s skies are lonelier and quieter as nearly 3 billion fewer wild birds soar in the air than in 1970, a comprehensive study shows. The new study focuses on the drop in sheer numbers of birds, not extinctions. The bird population in the United States and Canada was probably around 10.1 […]7 years ago
Becky Bruce
California researchers use machine learning to predict growth of wildfires
Researchers at the University of California, Irvine are using machine learning to predict how big wildfires will grow -- and it could help Utah.7 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Utah man exonerated of rape decades later wants public, courts not to rush to judgment
A Utah man was falsely convicted of a rape. His conviction was overturned after he spent years in prison. His release does not bring back the time he missed watching his children grow up.7 years ago
John Wojcik
Life-saving program celebrates anniversary, seeks more donors
A program at Intermountain Healthcare's Primary Children's Hospital has been saving lives for twenty-five years. Today, it needs the public's help to continue that work.7 years ago
Kelli Pierce
New drop boxes in Riverton aim to fight the opioid crisis
RIVERTON – Drop boxes will be installed at police and fire stations in Riverton, as well as at some government buildings. It’s all in an effort to fight Utah’s opioid crisis. The drop boxes will be filled with NarcX, a non-toxic substance that instantly destroys opioids. Mayor Trent Staggs says they were looking for a […]7 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Social media helps catch man suspected of food truck theft
SOUTH SALT LAKE – A man has been arrested for stealing a generator that was welded onto the back of The Cluck Truck, a popular local food truck. The truck was parked on Main Street near 3300 South over Labor Day weekend when security cameras caught several people cutting off the generator. The Cluck Truck […]7 years ago
