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Why are lone homes left standing after the fires? It's not entirely luck
Ed Davey and Ingrid Lobet, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 19 - 8:13 a.m. | Save Story
TikTok stops working for US users, disappears from Apple, Google stores
David Shepardson, Reuters | Updated Jan. 18 - 9:52 p.m. | Save Story
TikTok's app was removed from prominent app stores on Saturday just before a federal law that would have banned the popular social media platform was scheduled to go into effect.
Finding sheds light on what causes Huntington's disease, a devastating fatal brain disorder
Laura Ungar, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 17 - 9:56 p.m. | Save Story
Scientists are unraveling the mystery of what triggers Huntington's disease, a devastating hereditary disorder that strikes in the prime of life.
Fire may have caused Starship to break apart, SpaceX says
Marcia Dunn, Associated Press | Updated Jan. 17 - 11:18 a.m. | Save Story
SpaceX suspects a fire may have caused its Starship to break apart during liftoff and send trails of flaming debris near the Caribbean.
Jeff Bezos' New Glenn rocket reaches orbit on first test flight
Marcia Dunn, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 16 - 10:01 p.m. | Save Story
Blue Origin has launched its massive new rocket on its first test flight. Thursday's liftoff from Florida carried an experiment meant to orbit thousands of miles above Earth.
COVID-19 increases the risk of chronic fatigue syndrome, U. Health study says
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 16 - 8:01 p.m. | Save Story
A study published by Utah researchers found a COVID-19 infection increases the risk of developing chronic fatigue syndrome by almost eight times.
Switch 2 to launch this year, more details in April
Sam Nussey, Reuters | Posted Jan. 16 - 8:42 a.m. | Save Story
Japan's Nintendo will launch the Switch 2 console, successor to its hit Switch device, this year, it said on Thursday.
Cox details tech community's role in addressing Utah housing, energy needs
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 15 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
Like any state experiencing rapid growth, Utah has a list of demands it has to meet to ensure a prosperous future, but Utah Gov. Spencer Cox thinks the state's vibrant tech community can help navigate some of these problems.
Australian scientists discover bigger species of deadly funnel web spiders
Stefica Nicol Bikes, Reuters | Posted Jan. 15 - 5:34 p.m. | Save Story
A new species of Funnel Web Spider nicknamed 'Big Boy' found in Australia gives "copious amounts of venom," a scientist says.
Biden signs executive order to ensure power for AI data centers
David Shepardson, Reuters | Posted Jan. 15 - 12:53 p.m. | Save Story
President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Tuesday to provide federal support to address massive energy needs for fast-growing advanced artificial intelligence data centers, the White House said.
Utah cybersecurity expert weighs in on TikTok risks and app alternatives
Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV | Posted Jan. 15 - 8:23 a.m. | Save Story
With a possible TikTok ban looming, many users are questioning why the app might go away and where they'll consume content next.
Mission to moon carries tiny red Swedish home to space
The Associated Press | Posted Jan. 14 - 5:33 p.m. | Save Story
A Swedish artist is about to have the dream of a lifetime fulfilled: A little red model house he created will be launched into space this week and, if all goes according to plan, put on the surface of the moon.
Utah team is part of effort hoping to make eye transplants a reality
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 12 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah scientist at the Moran Eye Center is part of a project working to make eye transplants a reality.
Half of US parents think TikTok ban would make kids safer online
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 12 - 3:13 p.m. | Save Story
A pair of surveys were commissioned to explore the intersection of children, safety and social media.
Report: Defense industry an economic heavyweight in Utah
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 11 - 10:03 a.m. | Save Story
At a time of relative peace and with fewer than 1% of Americans serving active duty in the military, it's easy to forget the economic impact of the defense industry — particularly in Utah.
The 'Worst in Show' CES products put your data at risk and cause waste, privacy advocates say
Sarah Parvini, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 10 - 1:28 p.m. | Save Story
Not all innovation is good, according to a panel of self-described dystopia experts that has judged some products as "Worst in Show" at CES.
Spacecraft buzzes Mercury's north pole and beams back stunning photos
Marcia Dunn, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 10 - 12:45 p.m. | Save Story
A spacecraft has beamed back some of the best close-up photos yet of Mercury's north pole. The European and Japanese robotic explorer buzzed the planet's polar region Wednesday.
Some of the most innovative tech products KSL.com found at CES 2025
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 9 - 9:01 p.m. | Save Story
CES is one of the premier tech events in the world. Here are a few products that stood out to KSL.com tech reporter Logan Stefanich as he wandered the showroom floors.
