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101 Inventions That Made Civilization What it is Today

On Friday, the Leonardo Museum opened a new travelling immersive multimedia exhibit. It explores 101 world-changing inventions through 40 high definition projectors and surround sound. KCPW Reporter Kim Schuske has this story.

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A Freeway Divides a Community

The Utah Department of Transportation is proposing to build a highway that would go north from Farmington, hugging and sometimes penetrating the Eastern edge of the Great Salt Lake wetlands. The plan is controversial and has divided the community. KCPW Reporter Kim Schuske has the story.

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The NSA is Collecting Our Data. Should We Be Concerned?

(KCPW/ Explore Utah Science–June 11, 2013)  The National Security Agency has been collecting massive amounts of data on our phone and internet usage. The Guardian newspaper reported that in March 2013 alone, the NSA collected 97 billion pieces of intelligence from around the world. Kim Schuske talked with University of Utah cyber security researcher Matthew…

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Utah’s Plan to Manage Wolves

On Friday, the US Fish and Wildlife Service proposed to delist wolves from the endangered species act and to return control of management of the animals over to the states.  KCPW Reporter Kim Schuske has this story on Utah’s management plan.

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A Look at How Wildfire Season is Shaping Up this Year

Last years wildfire season was one of the worst in recent memory and this year Utah is still in a drought. KCPW Reporter Kim Schuske talked to Jason Curry with the Utah Division of Forestry Fire and State Lands to see what they are predicting for this year.

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Salt Lake Tennis Players are Upset About Losing Their Coach

Many times it seems that decisions made by government don’t directly affect our lives, but for Salt Lake valley tennis players, a seemingly small decision is having a big impact. KCPW Reporter Kim Schuske has the story.

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Social Services Groups Try to Blunt the Impact of Federal Budget Cuts on Low Income Families

Across the board federal budget cuts have forced Utah social service groups to figure out ways to cut funding with minimal impact to services for people in need. Many of them worry about what will happen if these cuts, known as sequestration, stay in place next year.  KCPW reporter Kim Schuske has the story.

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