Science
Waverly Golden
Utah State University helps NASA with space exploration
NASA is launching a new mission in 2025 and Utah State University is helping them by building space-based radios.5 months ago
Paul Nelson
Federal health officials investigating Utah-based company over COVID-19 testing
A Utah-based company is being investigating for claims of substandard conditions at COVID-19 testing sites.6 months ago
Ashley Strickland, CNN
Mysterious ‘odd radio circles’ seen in space, new image shows
Astronomers found the odd radio circles using the Australian SKA Pathfinder telescope, operated by Australia's national science agency CSIRO, or Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, two years ago.6 months ago
Jacob Rueda
Researchers say mental health affected by daylight exposure
With daylight saving time possibly becoming permanent, researchers say daylight exposure can affect mental health, and more darkness during winter might be harmful,6 months ago
Ashley Strickland, CNN
NASA rolls mega Artemis I moon rocket out to the launchpad
Originally Published: 17 MAR 22 09:33 ET Updated: 18 MAR 22 13:22 ET (CNN) — The Artemis I mission is another step closer to its lunar launch. The massive 322-foot-tall (98 meters) stack, which includes NASA’s Space Launch System rocket topped by the Orion spacecraft, rolled out for its testing debut at Kennedy Space Center […]7 months ago
Paul Nelson
Pandemic-delayed cancer screenings mean increased rates of colon cancer
Doctors are seeing a rise in the number of patients with colon cancer. And they say it's because of delayed cancer screenings during the pandemic.7 months ago
MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer
Space junk on 5,800-mph collision course with moon
The space junk will carve out a crater on the moon that could fit several semitractor-trailers. It may take weeks, even months, to confirm the impact through satellite images.7 months ago
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Curt Gresseth
Developer discusses plan to revive, restore Utah Lake
A company plans to build man-made islands with material dredged from the bed of Utah Lake, cleaning the water and make it a welcoming spot for recreation and birds.8 months ago
Curt Gresseth
One economist says life today is simpler than you may think
Without having to spend time hunting and gathering, one economist says we live the real simple life.8 months ago
Jacob Rueda
Scientists say warming climate could reduce inversions
Researchers at the Utah Climate Center say climate change may make inversions less frequent in the future.8 months ago
MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer
James Webb Space Telescope reaches final stop million miles out
NASA's $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope now orbits the sun where the gravitational forces of the sun and Earth balance.8 months ago
Eliza Craig
U of U scientists test gel contraceptive for men, hope to ease burden of birth control for women
The University of Utah is studying a hormonal gel that could serve as a contraceptive for men when it's applied to their shoulders.8 months ago
Eliza Craig
BYU researchers introduce drought-resistant quinoa as nations face food challenges
A team of BYU researchers may have a solution for farmers in climates that are becoming more desert-like, and it revolves around quinoa.9 months ago
Curt Gresseth
Can video games relieve depression in older adults? University of Utah study to find out.
Depression in older adults could be relieved by certain video games. A University of Utah Health study aims to find out.9 months ago
Eliza Craig
Fish rained from the sky in a Texas town
The metaphor, "raining cats and dogs," took on a whole new meaning in a Texas town. For several minutes on Wednesday it "rained fish."9 months ago
Katie Hunt, CNN
Scientists discover ‘biggest bug that ever lived’
A fossil of a giant millipede found on a beach in northern England has revealed the "biggest bug that ever lived," paleontologists say.9 months ago
Curt Gresseth
What to know about COVID-19 breakthrough infections
If you are fully vaccinated against COVID but have a "breakthrough infection," the good news is you probably won't have as a severe illness -- hospitalization, even death -- as an unvaccinated person.9 months ago
Ashley Strickland, CNN
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe becomes first spacecraft to ‘touch’ the sun
The Parker Solar Probe, three years after its launch, has become the first spacecraft to touch the sun.10 months ago
Curt Gresseth
Climate change boosting extreme weather like tornadoes, says U. expert
Climate change is putting the atmosphere and weather on steroids, and the United States is likely to see more damaging storms because of climate change, says a weather expert at the University of Utah.10 months ago
Mark Jones
The peak of the Geminid meteor shower is tonight
The peak of the Geminid meteor shower is expected arrive late Monday night and into early Tuesday morning.10 months ago
Curt Gresseth
For science, two Utah teachers take a trip out of this world
Courtesy of NASA, two Utah teachers take a flight into the Stratosphere to share with students their scientific discovery.10 months ago
Paul Nelson
Doctors find autism rates among Utah children higher than previously thought
New data authored by researchers at the University of Utah shows there are far more children on the autism spectrum than previously thought. Researchers say improvements in testing and diagnosing autism could be one reason for the increase.10 months ago
Paul Nelson
As omicron variant spreads, Utahns urged to get vaccine booster shots
With the spread of the omicron variant, Utahns are being urged to get a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot10 months ago
