Science + Technology
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.9 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 future10 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, 2000.10 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.10 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.10 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.10 months ago
Matt O'Brien, AP Technology Writer
Microsoft prepares to spend more on AI as its sales and profit surge
The software maker said it spent nearly $35 billion in the July-September quarter on capital expenditures to support AI and cloud demand, nearly half of that on computer chips and much of the rest related to data center real estate.10 months ago
Associated Press
Elon Musk launches Grokipedia to compete with online encyclopedia Wikipedia
Musk announced on social media that “Grokipedia.com version 0.1 is now live” and promised further improvements. The site aims to present “the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.”10 months ago
Joe Wirthlin
First single-port thoracic procedure via da Vinci SP robotic system performed in Utah
Another honor can be bestowed upon the name of da Vinci. Specifically, the da Vinci SP robotic system.10 months ago
Tad Walch
Apostle puts stake in the ground on AI’s threat to faith, religious freedom
The age of AI is so important to the future of the world, to humanity and to faith and families that a senior leader of the Church of Jesus Christ traveled to the Eternal City to deliver a major paper on the subject.10 months ago
Eric Cabrera
State-approved digital IDs could be coming to Utah
Utah is exploring how a state-approved digital ID could work, and state leaders say they’re doing it differently than other places.10 months ago
Associated Press
One Tech Tip: How to prepare for outages that impact our online lives, from banking to chatting apps
Consumers may not realize how many platforms they use rely on the same back-end technology and experts stress it's important to diversify our online lives where we can.10 months ago
Heather Kelly
The science of scaring: an inside look at the making of haunted houses
The the lighting, the sound effects, and the type of make up the actors use in haunted houses all add to the scaring.10 months ago
Patrick Whittle and Holly Ramer, Associated Press
Faulty engineering led to implosion of Titan submersible headed to Titanic wreckage, NTSB finds
The National Transportation Safety Board says faulty engineering led to the implosion of the experimental submersible that killed five people en route to the wreck of the Titanic.10 months ago
Barbara Ortutay, AP Technology Writer
Instagram says it’s safeguarding teens by limiting them to PG-13 content
This means that teens will see photos and videos on Instagram that is similar to what they would see in a PG-13 movie. The company is also adding an even stricter setting that parents can set up for their children.10 months ago
Associated Press
SpaceX launches the 11th test flight of its mega Starship rocket with another win
The 403-foot SpaceX Starship thundered into the evening sky Monday from Texas. The booster peeled away and made a controlled entry into the Gulf of Mexico as planned.10 months ago
Deja Brown, KSL TV
Animal encounters get you up close to marine life at Loveland Living Planet Aquarium
Utah might be famous for its mountains and deserts, but you can also take a trip under the sea without leaving the valley with animal encounters.10 months ago
Jessica Lowell and Caitlyn Johnston
Unplugging from social media: Moving back to the dumb phone
A growing number of young people, and even more middle-aged folks, are taking the plunge to unplug from social media -- in one way or another.10 months ago
The Associated Press
Trump says China’s Xi has approved of proposed deal putting TikTok under US ownership
President Trump issued an executive order on Thursday that says a proposed agreement on bringing TikTok under U.S. ownership meets key security concerns.11 months ago
Aamer Madhani, Associated Press
US will complete TikTok deal ‘in coming days’ and control its algorithm, White House says
An emerging TikTok deal with China will ensure that U.S. companies control the algorithm that powers the app’s video feed and Americans will hold a majority of seats on a board overseeing U.S. operations, the White House said Saturday.11 months ago
KENYA HUNTER AP Health Writer
Here’s what dermatologists are saying about your skin care routine: Keep it simple
Social media has a huge influence on skincare routines, often promoting complex do-it-yourself regimens aimed at keeping a youthful appearance.11 months ago
Josh Boak and Suman Naishadham, Associated Press
The US says a deal has been reached on TikTok, but details are sparse
The Republican president has repeatedly extended the deadline on TikTok’s fate and was noncommittal on an agreement when asked by reporters on Sunday evening.11 months ago
