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Astronomers uncover the magnetic signature of a cosmic explosion

Astronomer Tanmoy Laskar of the University of Utah explains how researchers detected the magnetic fingerprint of a gamma-ray burst for the first time, offering new clues about some of the universe's most powerful explosions.

Park City's 2nd quarter real estate sales top $1.35B

Park City Board of Realtors CEO Jennifer Armandi and Board President Gretchen Hudgens discuss the second quarter real estate report for 2026 which shows $1.35 billion in sales and a 10% increase in transactions.

Backyard Bash to support Park City Ski & Snowboard programs

Park City Ski & Snowboard Executive Director Ehlias Louis talks about the Aug. 20 Backyard Bash fundraiser to support program operations

Annina Van Neel looks at a plaque commemorating the burial place of the remains of some liberated African slaves found during the construction of a power plant, on October 18, 2017, at the graveyard of Saint Paul's Cathedral, south of Jamestown, in the British Overseas Territory of St. Helena.
Skeletons of 325 former slaves were discovered during the construction of St. Helena's first airport on the South Atlantic island. After it abolished slave trade in 1807, Britain intercepted Portuguese slave ships sailing off the waters of St. Helena, which lies on what was then a notorious slave route from Africa to the Americas. Between 1840 and 1865, around 25,000 slaves were freed and released on St. Helena, according to historians. (Gianluigi Guerica/AFP via Getty Images)Skeletons of 325 former slaves were discovered during the construction of St. Helena's first airport on the South Atlantic island. After it abolished slave trade in 1807, Britain intercepted Portuguese slave ships sailing off the waters of St. Helena, which lies on what was then a notorious slave route from Africa to the Americas. Between 1840 and 1865, around 25,000 slaves were freed and released on St. Helena, according to historians. (Gianluigi Guerica/AFP via Getty Images)

How evidence in teeth can trace the origins of Africans kidnapped during the slave trade

The Africans on the intercepted ships carrying enslaved people were taken to the remote island of St. Helena where thousands died of disease and were buried in mass graves.

Putin faces fuel and troop shortages as Ukraine war drags on

As losses in the war against Ukraine mount, Russian President Vladimir Putin faces fuel shortages at home and manpower shortages in the field.

Greetings from a wildlife park in central Sri Lanka that's a haven for elephants

At a time of increased conflict between elephants and humans, as elephant habitats are converted to intensive agriculture, the Hurulu Eco Park is a place where the animals can graze unimpeded.

A worker recycling cardboard at a recycle center

El condado de Summit habilita nuevos centros de acopio para reciclaje

En colaboración con aliados locales, el condado de Summit ha abierto cuatro nuevos puntos de acopio comunitarios para reciclaje, facilitando a los residentes el reciclaje de vidrio doméstico y materiales reciclables mixtos.

Family educator Lisa Benson-Nuyen addresses her students in a circle in the Northern Lights classroom at the Meadow Lakes CCS Early Learning, a Head Start center, in Wasilla, Alaska, in 2024. The center has since closed because of a lack of staff and money.

Trump administration moves to deregulate Head Start, opening door for sweeping change

It would slim regulation of the 60-year-old anti-poverty program and aim to save money. Advocates worry the changes could undermine the early education program's mission.

Cambodia is the first country in Asia to meet the U.N. targets for controlling HIV. Above: A vendor in Phnom Penh sits by a banner marking World AIDS Day.

This country is the latest to hit the elusive 95/95/95 HIV target

The United Nations has set a goal for near universal HIV diagnosis and treatment for all by 2030. No country in Asia has hit the mark — until this year.

Crews drill a test borehole as part of Park City's ongoing thermal energy networks project on July 31, 2026. The project is evaluating the potential for resilient, carbon-free heating and cooling systems.

Park City explora la tecnología térmica como herramienta de eficiencia energética

Park City está estudiando la posibilidad de implementar una red de energía térmica en la ciudad, la cual permite calentar y refrigerar edificios utilizando la energía de la tierra. Estos sistemas subterráneos están ganando popularidad en la región del Intermountain West.

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