How to cut down on pollution during an inversion
SALT LAKE CITY — That familiar and unwelcome layer of smog is back. As air quality plummets in Utah, experts are offering solutions to reduce pollutants. Wednesday marked day six of this inversion event. It could be a while before we get some relief, because it won’t move out until a decent snowstorm or winds […]
How to help yourself if you live in a high fire zone
SALT LAKE CITY — New legislation passed in 2025 mandated the creation of a plan to help Utahns living in high-risk areas for wildfires. The Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands recently unveiled the state’s new High-Risk Wildland Urban Interface map, a key component of HB48 that was passed by the state Legislature […]
How to watch the last supermoon of the year
NEW YORK — The last supermoon of the year will shine soon in December skies. The moon’s orbit around the Earth isn’t a perfect circle so it gets nearer and farther as it swings around. When a full moon is closer to Earth in its orbit, a so-called supermoon happens. It makes the moon look […]
How to Spot Phishing Scams
Phishing is one of the most common and evolving forms of cybercrime. Scammers target people not just through emails but also through phone calls, text messages and social media. It can be easy to fall for phishing schemes hook, line and sinker. With some education and precaution, however, Aggies can more confidently identify, report and […]
How to grow a giant pumpkin, with help from science
WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y. — The pumpkin in Tony Scott’s backyard weighs almost as much as a small car. He’s been tending to it for months, feeding it fertilizer and covering it with a blanket at night to keep it at a stable temperature. A roll of measuring tape wrapped around the pumpkin gives him a […]
Veteran group, local business demonstrate how to properly retire American flags
OREM, Utah — While it might be obvious for some people, not everyone is aware that there is a specific way to retire the American flag. Saturday morning, veterans met at Ready Gunner shooting range in Orem to bring awareness on how to properly and respectfully retire the flag. They are to never be thrown […]
How to protect yourself from the bad air caused by wildfires
WASHINGTON — When wildfires burn, the smoke can travel long distances and degrade air quality far away, which presents risks for those breathing it. Fires burning in one state can make air worse several states away, and wildfires in Canada can send smoke into U.S. cities. In Utah, the Monroe Canyon Fire in Sevier County […]
The cost of loneliness can be death. Here’s how to find good friends
AUSTIN, Texas — After working from home all day, your takeout order arrives and you start binge-watching your favorite show alone. Sounds ideal, right? Except doing this routinely could shorten your life. And that’s not because of the nutritional content of your dinner. It’s because having strong, positive relationships is one of the best ways […]