Science + Technology
By ANICK JESDANUN , AP Technology Writer
Home items are getting smarter and creepier, like it or not
Internet-connected "smarts" are creeping into cars, refrigerators, thermostats, toys and just about everything else in your home. CES 2019, the gadget show opening Tuesday in Las Vegas, will showcase many of these products, including an oven that coordinates your recipes and a toilet that flushes with a voice command.8 years ago
Dan Bammes
UAMPS planned nuclear power system moves a step ahead
A group representing more than 40 municipal power systems in Utah made a deal last week that moves it closer to replacing coal with nuclear power.8 years ago
Colby Walker
Don’t have a study buddy? You can have a virtual one
With finals week finishing up around the country, BYU's Harold B. Lee Library wanted to help students as they crammed for tests with a virtual study buddy.8 years ago
Heather Kelly
Utah: inspect live Christmas trees for invasive insects
Most of the Christmas trees sold in Utah come from out of state, and invasive insects like gypsy moths and pine shoot beetles can be hidden in the boughs.8 years ago
Heather Kelly
“Disney-sized” bridge beams being installed in Lehi
The six bridge beams, 203 feet long each, are 14 feet longer than Cinderella's Castle is tall at Walt Disney World. They're being moved this weekend.8 years ago
Mark Jackson
Dirty air gets attention of Governor Herbert
Gov. Herbert is pledging $100 million of that proposed 2020 budget for projects that would help clean up Utah's dirty air.8 years ago
Heather Kelly
Internet access in Utah is among best in the country – for some
New numbers from the U.S. Census Bureau finds Utahns are among the most connected of anyone in the United States when it comes to the internet.8 years ago
Dan Bammes
Climate change report includes warnings, reasons for optimism
A University of Utah scientist says a new government report warning about human-caused climate change also provides some reasons to hope.8 years ago
KSL NewsRadio
Scam warning: don’t fall for “secret sister gift exchange”
A habitual scam called "secret sister gift exchange" is making its annual rounds on Facebook, just in time for the holiday season.8 years ago
Mark Oliver
Science: yep, there is poop on your shoes
While there certainly is poop - and therefore, bacteria - on our shoes, scientists say the same could be said about almost everything. And your phone is even worse.8 years ago
Mark Oliver
Supreme Court case could allow citizens to sue social media websites that delete their posts
A Supreme Court case could pave the way for citizens to file First Amendment lawsuits against social media sites like Twitter, Facebook, and Google.8 years ago
Peter Samore
Wood stove rebates run out in Salt Lake in less than a day
Utah's Division of Air Quality says a federal grant for Utahns to convert from wood-burning stoves has been "encumbered."8 years ago
Nick Wyatt
Church historian says members need to take care of the Earth
Are you a good steward of the Earth? Elder Steven E. Snow of the Seventy of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints thinks you can do better.8 years ago
Mary Richards
Faster 5G coming to Utah with small cell antennas
Faster 5G wireless service is coming to Utah, with the help of new small cell antennas that will be popping up in neighborhoods soon.8 years ago
KSL NewsRadio
Has your Facebook account been cloned?
This particular Facebook account message is a hoax and you're just "making it worse" by following through with forwarding it to your friends.8 years ago
Colby Walker
Gov. Herbert touts Utah’s growing life sciences industry
Gov. Herbert spoke about Utah’s exceptional life sciences industry at the 2018 MedTech Conference on Friday.8 years ago
Peter Samore
Patient: Without Ketamine, ‘I would welcome death at any point’
More clinics throughout Utah are providing Ketamine, an anesthetic used to medically induce sleep in patients for surgery, to fight depression.8 years ago
Dan Bammes
Sandy church now powered by sunshine
A Presbyterian church in Sandy was starting to show its age last year, and parishioners decided to add solar power when they fixed the roof.8 years ago
Peter Samore
Utah hospital chain creates generic drug making non-profit
SALT LAKE CITY – Intermountain Healthcare has formed its own non-profit to manufacture and market generic drugs in order to combat increasing drug prices and shortages. The new company, Civica Rx, won’t report to shareholders because it doesn’t have any. “There’s nobody that has equity in the company,” said new CEO Martin VanTrieste, retired from […]8 years ago
Jay Mcfarland (JayMac)
OPINION: How your kids are being targeted in online games
Do your kids play online video games like Fortnite, Grand Theft Auto or even Minecraft? Then they could be a target of online predators.8 years ago
Mary Richards
Amazon hiring event continues in Salt Lake City
SALT LAKE CITY — Amazon holds another job fair Tuesday as they try to fill 1,500 new jobs. But will they have success finding enough workers in this booming economy? The hiring fair is going on at the Hilton Salt Lake, 255 South West Temple, from August 7 to August 16 9am-4pm each day. Some […]8 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Investigators warn of new phishing scam
Investigators want you to be aware of a new cyber scam where "phishing" crooks already have your email password.8 years ago
Paul Nelson
Orem police say fake website was created to scam car buyers
Scammers have found a creative way to bilk their victims out of money, and they’re using a real mechanic in Orem as their fall guy.8 years ago
