Science + Technology
John Wojcik
Red Cross unveils new emergency vehicle
The Red Cross showcased a new ERV, or Emergency Relief Vehicle in Salt Lake City. The ERV's purpose is to be a mobile feeding and delivery center in times of crisis.7 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Lawmakers, scientists ask president not to rollback emissions standards
A bipartisan group of Utah lawmakers joined scientists at the State Capitol to urge President Trump to keep current federal vehicle emissions standards.7 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Utah National Guardsmen back home after tour of duty in Afghanistan
Five members of the 4th Infantry Division of the Utah National Guard are back home after a tour of duty in Afghanistan that lasted 10 months.7 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Utahns expected to drive 51 billion miles per year by 2040
Utahns drive an estimated 32 billion miles a year on the state's roads and highways. But that's expected to raise by 20407 years ago
Ross Adams, WAPT/CNN
Malfunctioning Mississippi voting machine caught on video
Video of the malfunctioning voting machine appeared to show a man trying to vote for one candidate, but getting a vote for the opposing candidate instead.7 years ago
MICHAEL LIEDTKE, AP Technology Writer
Ex-Google engineer charged in Uber self-driving theft case
Anthony Levandowski was accused of stealing years of top-secret information from Google, which prosecutors called the crown jewels of the company.7 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Murray apartment fire displaces 100, destroys several units
A two-alarm fire at an apartment complex in Murray has displaced 100 people and destroyed at least six units. Unified Fire is still investigating what started it in a second-floor unit yesterday afternoon around 6:00.7 years ago
SAMANTHA MALDONADO Associated Press
Employees of Big Tech are speaking out like never before
When Liz O'Sullivan was hired at the New York City-based artificial intelligence company Clarifai in 2017, she felt lucky to find work at the intersection of two of her main interests: technology and ethics. Two years later, she found herself facing a moral dilemma.7 years ago
CALEB JONES Associated Press
Hawaii or Spain? Telescope experts say it may not matter
When starlight from billions of years ago zips across the universe and finally comes into focus on Earth, astronomers want their telescopes to be in the best locations possible to see what's out there.7 years ago
Matthew Brooks
NASA investigating crime allegedly taken place in outer space
The United States was the first nation to put a man on the moon. Now, it looks like the United States could be the first nation to have one of its citizens commit a crime in space.7 years ago
Donie O'Sullivan and Kevin Collier, CNN
YouTube shuts down 210 channels posting about Hong Kong
Google announced Thursday that it had disabled 210 YouTube channels that were uploading videos "in a coordinated manner" about the ongoing protests in Hong Kong.7 years ago
TALI ARBEL AP Technology Writer
Major carriers, state AGs will work to combat robocalls
Major phone companies have pledged to do more to fight robocalls plaguing Americans, the country's state attorneys general say.7 years ago
Paul Nelson
BYU researchers find a way to grow crops in salty soil
PROVO – Imagine being able to grow crops in areas that have been unusable in the past. Microbiologists from BYU say they’ve found a way to protect crops in very salty soil. There are plenty of plants that can grow in salty conditions, but, Microbiology Professor Brent Nielsen says we wouldn’t ever use those plants […]7 years ago
Mary Richards
Lawmakers hesitate to fund Utah’s planned new surveillance system
Some state lawmakers are worried about a new system being developed to track all kinds of data in Utah in real-time.7 years ago
Colby Walker
Business advocates warn about scams targeting college students
Consumer protection advocates are hoping college students don't have to learn a harsh lesson about scams during the back to school season.7 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Hiker rescued off Mount Timpanogos
MOUNT TIMPANOGOS – A Utah County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue crew has rescued a 21-year-old hiker who became sick on Mount Timpanogos. Sgt. Spencer Cannon says the man was meeting a fellow hiker and had made the summit, but started getting dehydrated as he went down the mountain around 9:00 pm last night. “He was […]7 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Garden City wants new safety measures after second semi crash in a week, third in a year
Garden City leaders are looking at ways to fix a T-intersection on Highway 89 and Bear Lake Boulevard after another major semi-truck blew a stop sign and crashed into some storage units.7 years ago
BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer
A tool rolled out by Facebook to block off-Facebook data gathering
Facebook is launching a long-promised tool that lets you limit what the social network can gather about you on outside websites and apps.7 years ago
Colby Walker
‘These… comments are felonies’: Florida teen arrested over online threats
A Florida high school student has been arrested after police say he made threats in an online video game chat room, "vowing" to bring a gun to school.7 years ago
Morgan Smith, Associated Press
Romney says climate change happening, humans contribute
U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney said Monday that he believes climate change is happening and human activity is a significant contributor.7 years ago
Associated Press
Rise in Utah women in STEM, still less than US average
More women in Utah are earning STEM-related degrees, but experts say completion rates are still behind the national average, a report said.7 years ago
Associated Press
Arizona Game and Fish hope to stave off elk and deer disease
Arizona wildlife managers are taking preventive measures against a disease that can kill deer, elk and other animals. The disease has been reported in Utah.7 years ago
Colby Walker
American’s dirty laundry: are you changing your underwear daily?
A new survey released from the underwear company Tommy Johns says that a large portion of Americans might not be changing their tighty-whities very often.7 years ago
