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Scientists build DNA from scratch to alter life's blueprint
Malcolm Ritter, Associated Press | Posted Jul 26th - 10:22am
At Jef Boeke's lab, you can whiff an odor that seems out of place, as if they were baking bread here.
E-documents: How they work and why you should use them
Cosette Jarrett, KSL.com Contributor | Posted Jul 25th - 11:52am
Electronic signatures were given the same legal standing as handwritten ones 17 years ago. So here's the lowdown on e-documents and why you should be using them.
Study: Shorter course of radiation an option for breast cancer patients
Alison Berg | Posted Jul 23rd - 11:20am
A study conducted by Dr. Matthew Poppe, an associate professor of radiation oncology at the University of Utah and a physician at Huntsman Cancer Institute, examined the safety of treating women with breast cancer with a shorter course of radiation.
Oxygen therapy brings 'remarkable' turnaround for toddler who fell in pool
Susan Scutti, CNN | Posted Jul 22nd - 7:54pm
Eden Carlson's story might be one in a million. Doctors say the toddler, who suffered brain damage after falling into a swimming pool at 23 months old, has begun to rebuild her brain function after treatment with hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
Hologram chess game from 'Star Wars' could be reality, thanks to discovery by U. team
KSL.com | Posted Jul 21st - 5:49pm
If you’ve ever wanted to “let the Wookiee win” in a rousing game of hologram chess with Chewbacca and R2-D2, today might be your lucky day. A team at the University of Utah has discovered a way to create brighter, more realistic holograms.
Brain scans may change care for some people with memory loss
Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press | Posted Jul 19th - 4:43pm
Does it really take an expensive brain scan to diagnose Alzheimer's? Not everybody needs one but new research suggests that for a surprising number of patients whose memory problems are hard to pin down, PET scans may lead to changes in treatment.
3 ways to go green with tech
Emily Long, KSL.com Contributor | Posted Jul 19th - 1:45pm
When climate change and broad environmental conservation make headline news, it can feel daunting to try to make a difference. Here are three ways to live greener with tech.
Man beats odds of catching blue lobster, donates to science
Associated Press | Posted Jul 19th - 9:18am
A New Hampshire lobsterman has joined an elite club after catching a rare blue lobster.
Here's why your grandma should play video games too
Sage Singleton, KSL.com Contributor | Posted Jul 18th - 11:28am
Gaming has become a mainstream form of entertainment for today's youth. However, a recent report shows that older adults are gaming, too. And not just for the fun of it.
Hundreds flock to Sandy to talk online privacy
Carrie Rogers-Whitehead, KSL.com Contributor | Posted Jul 17th - 2:00pm
Hundreds flocked to the Sandy South Towne Expo Center Wednesday through Saturday for the 11th annual OpenWest conference, one of the nation's largest tech conferences promoting open-source software.
Samsung's new TV doubles as framed artwork
Jack Regan, CNN | Posted Jul 17th - 9:39am
TVs are boring. Samsung wants to change that. As the name implies, the Frame is designed to look like a framed piece of art hung on your wall. Until you turn it on.
'Unique:' Lion seen nursing leopard cub in Tanzania
Christopher Torchia, Associated Press | Posted Jul 16th - 8:03pm
Newly released photographs from a Tanzanian wildlife area show a rare sight: a leopard cub sucking on a lion.
Facebook fighting court order over law enforcement access
The Associated Press | Posted Jul 16th - 3:27pm
Facebook is fighting a court order that blocks the social media giant from letting users know when law enforcement investigators ask to search their online information, particularly their political affiliations and comments.
First professional esports event coming to Utah
Ashley Stilson | Posted Jul 16th - 7:31am
Gamers from across the globe are heading to Utah's first professional esports competition at the end of September, event organizers announced at a press conference Tuesday.
Drone discovered on top of LDS temple in Draper; raises questions of airspace rules
Devon Dewey, KSL.com | Posted Jul 14th - 2:29pm
A drone stuck near the top of the LDS temple in Draper has put a tiny spotlight on the intersection of drone pilots, private entities, cities and the federal government.
Insect attack! US West is battling crop-killing swarms
Rebecca Boone, Associated Press | Posted Jul 14th - 1:44pm
Farmers in the U.S. West face a creepy scourge every eight years or so: Swarms of ravenous insects that can decimate crops and cause slippery, bug-slick car crashes as they march across highways and roads.
3 internet providers offering the fastest speeds in Utah
Cosette Jarrett, KSL.com Contributor | Posted Jul 14th - 11:45am
Looking into gigabit internet? Check out the pros and cons that come with service from each of Utahs major 1G service providers.
Net neutrality is all over your social media, here’s why
Liesl Nielsen, KSL.com | Posted Jul 13th - 6:34pm
If you’ve been online at any point in the last week or so, you’ve likely heard or seen something about net neutrality. If you still have questions, read on.
Software giant Adobe to build new facility, double Utah workforce
Art Raymond | Posted Jul 13th - 10:44am
Adobe Inc. will greatly expand its Utah presence with plans announced Thursday to build a new facility at the current Lehi campus and double its Beehive State workforce.
