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Boys are falling behind in school. What would help?
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 2 - 7:32 p.m. | Save Story
An author of several books spoke with the Deseret News regarding an educational question vexing the nation: Why are so many boys and young men struggling to succeed in school?
'Super-Earth' planet shows signs it could have an atmosphere
Jacopo Prisco, CNN | Posted Aug. 2 - 11:08 a.m. | Save Story
Scientists say they have detected promising signs that a planet orbiting a star 49 light-years from Earth could have an atmosphere, making it potentially suitable for life.
'Enhance the lives of every Utahn': Cox launches $5M AI research funding program
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Aug. 1 - 12:04 p.m. | Save Story
Gov. Spencer Cox on Thursday launched a $5 million competitive grant program to fund artificial intelligence research that improves the lives of Utahns.
Back to school: Will Utah's bell-to-bell school cellphone ban sharpen students' classroom focus?
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 1 - 10:04 a.m. | Save Story
Utah kids will soon be back in class hauling backpacks stuffed with school supplies, textbooks and maybe a few snacks. One item they won't be carrying? Cellphones.
Teens learn about EV innovation, building electric vehicles at high-tech camp
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted July 31 - 8:01 p.m. | Save Story
Utah State University's specialized lab in electric vehicle innovation is helping inspire possible future leaders in the field.
Why does Japan experience so many large earthquakes?
Jessie Yeung, CNN | Updated July 31 - 1:27 p.m. | Save Story
Almost no other country in the world is rocked by such frequent and damaging earthquakes as Japan – an island nation that sits on the boundary of four tectonic plates, the constantly-shifting slabs of the Earth's crust.
A discarded SpaceX rocket is on a high-speed collision course with the moon
Marcia Dunn, Associated Press | Posted July 31 - 7:45 a.m. | Save Story
A drifting SpaceX rocket is on a collision course with the moon after launching a pair of lunar landers more than a year ago.
Consumers, AI spending likely supported US economic growth in the second quarter
Lucia Mutikani, Reuters | Posted July 30 - 9:32 p.m. | Save Story
The U.S. economy likely maintained a steady pace of growth in the second quarter, supported by stronger consumer spending and business investment in equipment tied to the buildout of AI infrastructure.
Funding uncertainty threatens future of UVU's Utah Lake algae barge
Dan Rascon, KSL | Updated July 30 - 7:44 p.m. | Save Story
A one-of-a-kind boat designed by Utah Valley University students and faculty to combat harmful algae blooms on Utah Lake could be entering its final season on the water.
Utah joins lawsuit against Hims and Hers alleging unauthorized subscriptions, data sharing
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted July 30 - 6:04 p.m. | Save Story
Utah on Wednesday joined California and the Federal Trade Commission in a lawsuit against Hims and Hers, accusing the telehealth company of charging customers for subscriptions they never purchased and sharing private health data with advertisers without consent.
Salt Lake County reports first West Nile virus case of 2026
Devin Oldroyd, KSL | Posted July 30 - 4:47 p.m. | Save Story
The Salt Lake County Health Department announced the county's first case of West Nile virus this year.
China warns of retaliation if US sticks with robot ban
Liz Lee, Reuters | Updated July 30 - 1:22 p.m. | Save Story
China will "resolutely retaliate" if the U.S. insists on acting unilaterally over an import ban on new Chinese robots and power inverters, the commerce ministry said on Thursday.
EU lays out $11.4 billion for 7 AI gigafactories as it aims to catch up with US and China
Sam Mcneil, Associated Press | Posted July 30 - 7:31 a.m. | Save Story
The European Union is offering $11.4 billion in funding for firms to erect seven AI gigafactories as it seeks to close the AI gap with U.S. and China, the 27-nation bloc's executive said on Thursday.
Poll suggests Utahns ready to pay more for clean energy sources
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted July 29 - 10:03 p.m. | Save Story
A study by researchers at Utah State University suggests that more than half of Utahns may be willing to pay more for cleaner energy sources. Other case studies, however, suggest that may not be completely true.
Sky-gazers can look forward to a double meteor shower peak this week. How and when to see it
Amen Galinato, CNN | Updated July 29 - 6:03 p.m. | Save Story
A double meteor shower peak will occur this week — but sky-gazers might have a difficult time catching a glimpse of the cosmic activity.
Electric aircraft could provide speedy emergency response to Utah's most rural areas
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted July 29 - 5:04 p.m. | Save Story
California-based electric aircraft company Jump Aero made a stop in Utah to showcase Pulse, the company's high-speed, all-electric aircraft.
US bans foreign-made humanoid robots, targeting China over national security
Chan Ho-him, Associated Press | Updated July 29 - 7:16 a.m. | Save Story
The Federal Communications Commission has announced a ban on new foreign-made humanoid robots, citing national security concerns. The move mainly targets China.
Salt Lake City seeks to wrangle in how automatic license plate readers are used
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 28 - 4:43 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City is seeking to balance public safety and residents' privacy concerns as they consider a new code that addresses how automatic license plate readers are used.
