Technology

Technology

How Washington plans to spy on seals, sea lions with drones

Starting this fall, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife will fly drones over the state’s coastal and inland waters to research and count seals and sea lions.

Government

Battery farms to store green energy are needed, but where should they go? King County considers

Solar panels and wind turbines don't generate power 100% of the time, So large battery energy storage systems help even out the power. Now, the King County council is deciding where and under what conditions those battery systems should be allowed.

Technology

Microsoft outage inconveniences Seattle area, but emergency services remain functional

Technology

Seattle Public Library goes low-tech after cyberattack

At the flagship Central branch of the Seattle Public Library, dozens of computers are sitting vacant, their screens blank. Each one bears a laminated sign: "Out of Service."

Government

Hoping to use the computer at a Seattle library? Think again

The Seattle Public Library website is back up after a ransomware attack scuttled its computer systems this week, but most other services remain down.

Technology

Microsoft uses AI to improve battery tech

Microsoft is using its artificial intelligence models to help develop the next generation of batteries.

Environment

Microsoft’s carbon emissions surge despite goal of becoming ‘carbon negative’ by 2030

Microsoft latest sustainability report card, released Wednesday, reveals a sobering reality: the artificial intelligence revolution is undercutting the tech industry’s efforts to decarbonize.