Science + Technology
Dave Cawley, KSL
A.I. voice clone could be used in decades old murder case
An artificial intelligence company is seeking to build an AI voice clone of a murder victim to speak to a jury in a decades-old murder case.7 months ago
Deanie Wimmer, KSL TV
Fighter jets to fast sleds: Weber State advanced materials lab could give USA sleds the edge
Weber State University’s MARS lab is working on developing new technology that could allow U.S. skeleton and bobsled sleds (and athletes) go even faster.7 months ago
Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
Interstellar comet keeps its distance as it makes its closest approach to Earth
Comet 3I/Atlas will pass within 167 million miles of Earth on Friday before zipping past Jupiter and out of the solar system, never to return.7 months ago
Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
NASA loses contact with its Maven spacecraft orbiting Mars for the past decade
This combination of ultraviolet spectrum images provided by NASA shows atmospheric features of the planet Mars in July 2022, left, during the southern hemisphere’s summer season, and the planet’s northern hemisphere in January 2023 after Mars had passed the farthest point in its orbit from the Sun, captured by the MAVEN (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN) spacecraft.7 months ago
Matt O'Brien, AP Technology Writer
Humanoid robots take center stage at Silicon Valley summit, but skepticism remains
Venture capitalist Modar Alaoui, founder of the Humanoids Summit, gathered over 2,000 people, including top engineers from Disney and Google, to showcase technology and discuss the future of humanoid robots.7 months ago
Logan Stefanich, KSL
Creekstone Energy studying nuclear power to support world’s largest data center campus in Utah
Creekstone Energy on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding with Utah-based EnergySolutions to evaluate potential nuclear power options to support energy needs at Creekstone's planned data center campus.7 months ago
Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press
How to watch one of the year’s best meteor showers, the Geminids
It’s time for the Geminid meteor shower, one of the strongest of the year. The Geminids peak this weekend and are visible through mid-December.8 months ago
Josh Boak, Associated Press
Trump approves sale of more advanced Nvidia computer chips used in AI to China
President Donald Trump said Monday that he would allow Nvidia to sell an advanced type of computer chip used in the development of artificial intelligence to “approved customers” in China.8 months ago
Marcia Dunn
Telescope in Chile captures stunning new picture of a cosmic butterfly
The National Science Foundation’s NoirLab released the picture of a grand and graceful cosmic butterfly Wednesday.8 months ago
Marcia Dunn, AP Aerospace Writer
Scientists capture the crackling sounds of what they believe is lightning on Mars
A French-led team said the crackling of electrical discharges was captured by a microphone on NASA's Perseverance rover on Mars.8 months ago
Bryanna Willis and Kennedy Camarena, KSL NewsRadio
At least 100 charging stations added to the U of U after software donation
More charging stations will be added to the University of Utah to help those with electric vehicles to commute better to the campus.8 months ago
Carter Williams, KSL.com
Consumer Product Safety Commission issues warning over Rad Power Bikes batteries
The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a safety warning on Monday over a pair of battery models used on several e-bike models.8 months ago
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com
Gov. Cox announces preliminary plans for nuclear power facility in the Brigham City area
Gov. Spencer Cox and other officials gathered Monday in Brigham City to announce plans to develop a nuclear facility in the area.8 months ago
Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
Blue Origin launches huge rocket carrying twin NASA spacecraft to Mars
Blue Origin has launched its huge New Glenn rocket with a pair of NASA spacecraft destined for Mars on Thursday, four days after it was scheduled to launch thanks to adverse weather.8 months ago
Jeff McMurray, Associated Press
Cities and states are turning to AI to improve road safety
Cities and states in the U.S. are turning to AI to improve road safety. These efforts aim to address infrastructure issues and prepare roads for autonomous vehicles, highlighting the growing role of technology in transportation safety.8 months ago
Associated Press
Waymo is hitting the highway. Here’s what to know about the robotaxi’s expanded service
Waymo is hitting the highway. The company said starting Wednesday its robotaxis are expanding their routes to freeways and interstates around San Francisco, Los Angeles and Phoenix.8 months ago
Michael Houck, KSL TV
Northern lights might be visible in Utah on Tuesday night
The northern lights might be visible to some Utahns on Tuesday and Wednesday night.8 months ago
Malcolm Ritter, Associated Press
James Watson, co-discoverer of the double-helix shape of DNA, has died at age 97
James Watson, co-discoverer of the double-helix shape of DNA, died Thursday at age 97.9 months ago
Holly Ramer, Associated Press
How tiny drones inspired by bats could save lives in dark and stormy conditions
Tiny drones inspired by bats are flying around a Worcester Polytechnic Institute lab, challenging the way search and rescue could be done in the future9 months ago
Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
The International Space Station marks 25 years of nonstop human presence in orbit
The International Space Station has provided 25 years worth of scientific experiments, with a constant human presence since the first full-time residents opened the hatch on Nov. 2, 2000.9 months ago
Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press
How to spot November’s supermoon, the closest of the year
The November "supermoon" will be the biggest of the year, rising up to 14% bigger and 30% brighter on Wednesday night.9 months ago
Jeff Martin, Associated Press
Monkey escape in Mississippi gives a glimpse into the secretive world of animal research
Five of the 21 Rhesus macaques were killed during the search. Authorities haven't disclosed the animal research company involved, or the monkeys' destination.9 months ago
Safiyah Riddle, Associated Press
NASA takes one step closer to launching quiet supersonic jets
NASA announced the successful flight of a supersonic jet plane designed to make very little noise when approaching the sound barrier on Thursday, potentially opening the door to supersonic travel across the United States in half the time of current flights.9 months ago
