Does it matter if you lose weight quickly or gradually? Apparently not. Here's a roundup of five medical studies published this week that might give you new insights into your health.
Germ-zapping robot Gigi sets its sights on Ebola
Gigi the robot looks like a skinny, harmless cousin of R2-D2, but the machine is a cold-blooded killer for hire, a germ zapper that could become an important weapon in the fight against Ebola
Opinion: Which is more deadly, rumors or the Ebola virus?
Joseph Cramer, KSL.com Contributor |
posted Oct 17th - 11:45am
An epidemic virus travels at the cruising velocity of an international airline. Unfortunately, panic flies at the swiftness of the Internet. Truth struggles to catch both of them because the speed of enlightenment is slowed by our fears.
New technology uncovers hidden geological hazards
Geologist Adam McKean said experts knew there were some faults in the earth west of the Salt Lake International Airport.
Utah researchers looking for less invasive ways to detect cancer
Megan Marsden Christensen |
posted Oct 16th - 4:36pm
Medical researchers at Huntsman Cancer Institute, Brigham Young University and the University of Utah are looking for less invasive methods to detect early stages of cancer.
Drone shows life and death of killer whales
Killer whale families swimming, playing and, in the sad case of two orcas, dying. That's what researchers from the federal government's NOAA Fisheries and the Vancouver Aquarium were able document using a drone flying over the Johnstone Strait off British Columbia earlier this year.
Once in million years: Comet buzzing Mars on Sunday
The heavens are hosting an event this weekend that occurs once in a million years or so.
Apple Pay is launching on Monday
James O'Toole, CNN |
posted Oct 16th - 12:17pm
Starting Monday, you can pay for stuff with your iPhone 6. Apple CEO Tim Cook announced Thursday that the company's highly anticipated smartphone-based payment system will debut Oct. 20.
New smart phone apps assist in breast cancer detection, support
Each October, many people show support for the fight against breast cancer. This year, there are new apps designed to help women self-detect the disease.
Social media generates 'like' anxiety for teens, study shows
Kelly Wallace, CNN |
posted Oct 16th - 9:36am
Ask any teen whether he or she suffers from social media anxiety, and the answer will probably be no.
Stem cells help nearly blind see
Saundra Young, CNN |
posted Oct 16th - 8:30am
Researchers say that human embryonic stem cells have restored the sight of several nearly blind patients — and that their latest study shows the cells are safe to use long-term.
Networking device raises over $550K in 3 days on Kickstarter
A networking device that helps users bypass Internet censorship smashed its fundraising Kickstarter goal after bringing in over $550,000 in three days.
Archaeologists seek movie set in California sands
Teacher of the year almost pursued another career
Kansas faces shortage of math, science teachers
UW's Frost accepts 2-year foundation job
Storm chaser speaks about science of tornadoes
Clinic treating Amish, breaking ground on genetics
S. Korea concert planner found dead after 16 die
UW archaeologist reflects on career
Hagel seeks info on Iraq chemical weapons exposure
Top-secret space plane lands on California coast
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