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Japan prepares to restart world's biggest nuclear plant, 15 years after Fukushima
Kantaro Komiya, Yuka Obayashi and Katya Golubkova, Reuters | Posted Dec. 22 - 8:22 a.m. | Save Story
The Japanese region of Niigata is expected to endorse a decision to restart the world's largest nuclear power plant on Monday, a watershed moment in the country's pivot back to nuclear since the 2011 Fukushima disaster.
Students make history: First aircraft built at Wright Brothers site since 1903
Will Thomas | Posted Dec. 21 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
History was made Wednesday, as the First Flight High School's Aviation Program unveiled the aircraft they built over the past two years — becoming the first plane built on the grounds here since the Wright Brothers.
How surveillance technology and the 'Reddit Detective Agency' helped search for a killer
Matt O'brien, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 21 - 9:32 a.m. | Save Story
The suspected gunman of the Brown University shooting evaded detection for days until a local Reddit user "blew this case right open" with an old-fashioned tip.
Claiming independence: Machinist program for Utahns with autism graduates inaugural cohort
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 20 - 12:01 p.m. | Save Story
This holiday season is already far more festive for Addie Morley.
Scientists found creatures never seen before by diving into the ocean's 'twilight zone'
Laura Paddison, CNN | Updated Dec. 20 - 11:24 a.m. | Save Story
Only a scattering of light penetrates the deep water, more than 300 feet beneath the ocean surface off the coast of Guam. It's like twilight to the human eye, even in the middle of the day.
How to see the Ursids, the final meteor shower of 2025
Ashley Strickland, CNN | Posted Dec. 20 - 10:57 a.m. | Save Story
The Ursid meteor shower, which marks the final celestial event of the year, will peak between Sunday night and early Monday morning.
Paraplegic engineer becomes the first wheelchair user to blast into space
Marcia Dunn, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 20 - 10:43 a.m. | Save Story
A paraplegic engineer has become the first wheelchair user in space, blasting off with Blue Origin.
Utah trees blooming in December? Why experts aren't worried
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 20 - 10:02 a.m. | Save Story
Winter officially begins Sunday, but don't tell that to some of Utah's plants and trees.
Fighter jets to fast sleds: Weber State advanced materials lab could give USA sleds the edge
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted Dec. 20 - 7:07 a.m. | Save Story
Weber State University's MARS lab is working on developing new technology that could allow U.S. skeleton and bobsled athletes to go even faster ahead of the 2034 Winter Olympic Games.
Catch the Ursid meteor shower as it peaks just before Christmas
Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 18 - 9:01 a.m. | Save Story
The last major meteor shower of the year, known as the Ursids, peaks soon, bringing glowing streaks to nighttime and early morning skies. Compared to other meteor showers, it's more subdued.
How strong wind gusts helped Salt Lake City shatter a temperature record
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 17 - 4:12 p.m. | Save Story
A meteorological phenomenon is partially behind the newest addition to the Salt Lake City's record book.
Senate confirms private astronaut, Musk ally Jared Isaacman as NASA chief
Reuters | Posted Dec. 17 - 2:59 p.m. | Save Story
The Senate confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman to become President Donald Trump's NASA administrator, making an advocate of Mars missions and a former associate of Elon Musk the space agency's 15th leader.
Saturn's moon Titan may not have a buried ocean as long suspected, new study suggests
Marcia Dunn, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 17 - 10:30 a.m. | Save Story
Saturn's giant moon Titan may not have a vast underground ocean after all.
Eagle Mountain pauses vote to create code allowing future nuclear energy generation
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 16 - 10:36 p.m. | Save Story
Nuclear energy talks halted again in Eagle Mountain.
How AI is helping UDOT catch previously undetected truck tire problems
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 16 - 1:43 p.m. | Save Story
Utah transportation officials say a new system that uses artificial intelligence has helped them better identify flat tires in semitrucks and other freight vehicles at ports of entry across the state.
Worried that your personal data has been leaked online? Here's what you should know
Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted Dec. 15 - 8:01 a.m. | Save Story
If a bad guy gets your name, phone number or other personal data, would you be worried? New research shows must of us aren't concerned about our basic personal info getting leaked. Experts say we should.
Instacart's AI technology is hiking prices as much as 20% for the same item, new study reveals
Jordan Valinsky, CNN | Posted Dec. 14 - 8:23 a.m. | Save Story
Online grocery delivery service Instacart used AI to charge different prices for the same item, up to 20% more for different shoppers, a new report says.
How to protect yourself from the 5 most dangerous words used in email scams
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted Dec. 13 - 9:44 p.m. | Save Story
Here are the five most dangerous words cybercriminals use in email scams and how you can protect yourself.
