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Researchers discovered microscopic roundworms thriving in the muddy depths of Utah's Great Salt Lake, revealing that one of North America's saltiest environments hosts more life than anyone realized. The tiny animals add an entirely new chapter to what scientists thought was a simple ecosystem.
After community pressure, Kevin O'Leary agreed to reduce his controversial Utah data center from 40,000 acres to 20,000 acres. The move shows how local voices can shape major tech projects, even when the final size still rivals Manhattan.
Both Utah soccer teams claimed victories Saturday, with the Royals securing their first-ever win against Angel City FC while Real Salt Lake dominated Portland at home. The double header brought electric energy to Utah soccer fans and showcased homegrown talent shining on the field.
A fist-sized space rock that exploded over Salt Lake City in 2022 is now greeting visitors at the University of Utah, offering a rare glimpse of the oldest thing most people will ever witness. Only 70 meteorites in history have been tracked from space to ground like this one.
Fifteen high school students in Northern Utah will spend a week building a fully functional street-legal electric vehicle from the ground up. The hands-on program launches this July at Utah State University's cutting-edge electric vehicle research center.
Ten Utah teachers just received grants totaling $40,000 to bring their most creative classroom ideas to life. The awards, presented by Utah's First Lady and a former Miss America, will fund projects ranging from STEM programs to literacy initiatives.
Nearly a fifth of Utah communities are giving residents the power to support renewable energy for the cost of a coffee. The Utah Renewable Communities program makes clean energy accessible to everyone, not just homeowners who can afford solar panels.
Utah just committed $5.1 million to protect 33 struggling wildlife species before they reach the endangered list. The proactive approach focuses on saving everything from shorebirds at the shrinking Great Salt Lake to rare plants and fish across the state.
Scientists discovered a massive ice glacier hidden under rocks on Mount Timpanogos, holding enough water to fill 600 Olympic pools. This breakthrough could reshape how we understand Utah's water supply and future flood risks.
Sixteen Utah communities just made history by adopting a groundbreaking program that gives residents the power to choose renewable energy. After a decade of grassroots organizing, hundreds of thousands of customers will soon access affordable clean electricity by default.
Scientists discovered nearly 1 billion tons of frozen water hidden beneath Utah's rocky mountain slopes, locked inside unusual glaciers covered by debris. These hidden ice reserves could become crucial water sources as traditional glaciers disappear.
For the first time ever, solar panels generated more electricity in Utah than coal, natural gas, or any other source. The clean energy milestone is creating thousands of jobs while clearing the air.
Monte, a South Salt Lake fine dining restaurant that opened in 2025, just earned Utah's first-ever Michelin star. The prestigious guide also recognized eight other Utah restaurants in its debut Southwest edition.
When a semi-truck carrying 480 beehives broke down on a scorching Utah highway, firefighters turned their hoses into cooling stations and rescued 25 million honeybees from overheating. The quick-thinking rescue saved critical pollinators that help feed communities across the country.
A massive renewable energy project in Utah is about to start producing enough green hydrogen to power California when the grid needs it most. The facility can store more energy than every battery in America combined.
Three Utah volunteers flew to Hawaii last weekend to help hundreds displaced by severe flooding that turned roads into rivers and forced over 230 rescues. The Red Cross operated 18 shelters at the height of the crisis, with more Utah teams now on standby.
Patrick Wiggins just spotted his 10th supernova from his backyard observatory in Utah, joining an elite club typically reserved for large institutions and professional astronomers. The stellar explosion happened 40 to 50 million years ago, but its light just reached Earth.
Nearly a quarter of Utah's Rocky Mountain Power customers will soon get electricity from solar and wind instead of fossil fuels. It's the nation's first large-scale community clean energy program, launching after five years of planning.
Gladys Gonzalez turned her own struggle as a Colombian immigrant into a mission that helped thousands of Utah entrepreneurs build successful businesses. Her legacy at the Suazo Business Center now spans three generations of business owners.
For the first time ever, Utah generated more electricity from solar panels than any other source in May 2026. The milestone signals major wins for clean air, jobs, and the state's economy.
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