Science + Technology
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
Matthew Brooks
“Dogfishing” is the latest dating app trap
Would you borrow your neighbor's dog to get a date? Some people are doing just that. Experts call it dogfishing.7 years ago
Simone Seikaly
“Nemo” to the rescue for girl born with limb deficiency
The way Lily tells it, Nemo has a lucky fin on the same side that she does. That love got her the attention of students who created a 3D printed prosthetic.7 years ago
Kendall Trammell, CNN
July was Earth’s hottest month on record, NOAA says
Earth faced unprecedented heat in July, its hottest month on record, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.7 years ago
Shannon Liao, CNN Business
Twitch vs. Mixer: The new streaming war
Tech rivalries are decades old, but the newest battle in the industry is over how people watch and broadcast video games. Twitch has substantially grown its video game streaming business since its launch in 2011, and Amazon purchased the service for $1 billion in 2014. But rival Microsoft is ramping up its video game streaming efforts and may give Twitch a run for its money soon.7 years ago
By MAE ANDERSON and RACHEL LERMAN AP Technology Writers
Facebook raises privacy questions after their use of human transcribers
Facebook answers privacy questions after paying contractors to transcribe audio clips from users who used its Messenger service.7 years ago
DAN ELLIOTT Associated Press
Farmers use tech to squeeze every drop from Colorado River
A drone soared over a blazing hot cornfield in northeastern Colorado on a recent morning, snapping images with an infrared camera to help researchers decide how much water they would give the crops the next day.7 years ago
Kelli Pierce
New UTA bus and train routes start today along the Wasatch Front
UTA announced changes to half of its bus routes along the Wasatch Front starting today, while also launching several new bus and train services.7 years ago
Ashley Strickland, CNN
Look up for the Perseid meteor shower as it peaks this week
The Perseids have presented a scintillating display for 2,000 years, according to NASA and this week it will be at its peak.7 years ago
