Science + Technology
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
Donie O'Sullivan and Kevin Collier, CNN Business
Lawmakers embrace hackers in Vegas as 2020 election looms
Leaders and lawmakers will descend on Las Vegas this weekend to rub shoulders with hackers at Def Con, one of the world's largest hacking conferences.7 years ago
Brian Fung, CNN Business
White House proposal would have FCC and FTC police alleged social media censorship
If put into effect, the order would reflect a significant escalation by President Trump in his frequent attacks against social media companies.7 years ago
Kelli Pierce
The numbers are in: Utah has a $97 million surplus
Final revenue numbers have been released for fiscal year 2018-2019, and they show Utah has a $97 million surplus. For some lawmakers, a tax code overhaul is still on the horizon.7 years ago
Colby Walker
Sharenting: The pressure to post often and post positive
Online sharing too many pictures of your kids can have a detrimental effect on them, experts say, The reasons why parents share pictures of their kids are complex.7 years ago
JOSEPH PISANI AP Retail Writer
FedEx to end ground delivery business with Amazon
FedEx says it will no longer make ground deliveries for Amazon as the online shopping giant builds its own fleet and becomes more of a threat to delivery companies.7 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Provo to start new e-scooter ride-sharing program
This week, Provo officially launches its e-scooter sharing program. But at least two other American cities are questioning scooter safety.7 years ago
CNN
Child born without larynx or airway receives historic voice box reconstruction
A 2-year-old born without a larynx or airway is the recipient of a historic voice box reconstruction. The child had been breathing through a tracheostomy since birth.7 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Parents urged to check playground equipment to prevent burns
Brad Wiggins with the University of Utah Health Burn Center says they treat a lot of second-degree burns on hands and bottoms every year.7 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Simple credit card rewards can pay off if you just do a little work
Reward programs offered by credit cards can be quite beneficial, if you know how to pick the right one.7 years ago
JAKE SEINER AP Sports Writer
Ninja out: Gaming megastar leaves Twitch for Mixer
Within 40 minutes of the announcement, Mixer was the top trending topic on Twitter in the United States, and Ninja's Mixer page had over 28,000 subscribers.7 years ago
Kelli Pierce
U. Hospital’s Bridge Program gives opioid addicts more treatment options
The new bridge program at the U. links opioid addicts with counselors and health insurance after they recover from an overdose.7 years ago
Rachel Metz, CNN Business
Facebook gets closer to letting you type with your mind
Facebook helped pay for researchers to study whether electrodes placed in the brain could help us learn to "decode" speech from brainwaves in real-time.7 years ago
Becky Bruce
Which Stranger Things kid are you? Take our quiz
You don't need paddles for this curiosity voyage -- just a little 80s pop culture knowledge and a love of Stranger Things.7 years ago
Mary Richards
Utah County to test mobile voting with overseas residents
Elections officials say Utah is ready to start testing a mobile voting pilot program -- one that would allow voters who live overseas to vote online.7 years ago
Mary Richards and Ryan Meeks
Study finds older drivers prone to frustration with in-car technology
SALT LAKE CITY — For many, technology makes our daily drives to work, soccer games, and other activities a little easier and a little safer. However, according to researchers from the University of Utah and AAA, this may not be the case for elderly drivers. Their joint study found that drivers between ages 55 and 75 took […]7 years ago
Shannon Liao, CNN Business
Fortnite is holding a World Cup this weekend with $30 million in prizes
Fortnite, the biggest video game in esports, is starting to lose momentum. In a bid to remain popular, Epic Games is throwing a giant Fortnite sporting event. Players from all over the world have flown to the Big Apple and will compete over a $30 million prize pool.7 years ago
