Alex Davies
Alex first came to TreeHugger as an intern in 2009, and has since then refused to leave. After four years at Macalester College in Minnesota and some time abroad, he is back in his native New York. He covers design, urban issues, and anything that catches his eye. Alex also writes for Discovery.com.
Latest Stories from Alex Davies - Page 5
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Roomba-Like Robots Dropped by Helicopter Could Clean Up Oil Spills
A design for a floating robot to clean up after oil spills also has a system for keeping at-risk animals at bay.
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Colorful, Comfy Bench Is Made from Trashed Textiles
This odd-looking bench is stuffed with shredded textile leftovers.
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Simple Swing Makes Any City Spot a Playground
A minimalist, easy to setup swing lets you have more fun anywhere you go.
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Chicago Parklet Goes from PARK(ing) Day Setup to Full Time Green Space
A PARK(ing) Day setup in Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood will now be a permanent feature.
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On the East Coast, a Sailing Regatta with Carbon Neutrality
Using alternative fuels, carbon offsets, and strict on-board rules, the Atlantic Cup aims to be the first carbon-neutral race in the U.S.
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Photovoltaic Eye Implants Could Make the Blind See
A team from Stanford has developed an implant for those with vision loss that's powered by sunlight.
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Sleek Wooden Wind Turbine Is an Antidote to NIMBYism
A new turbine design, with wooden blades, is powered by wind coming from any direction.
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Tweeting Robots Monitor Water Quality in California Rivers
A swarm of GPS-equipped robots has been released into the Sacramento River to monitor water quality, and tweet the results.
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1916 Plan Would Have Added 50 Square Miles of Artificial Land to NYC
A 1916 proposal from a respected engineer called for the moving of the East River and the connection of Manhattan to Staten Island.
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3-in-1 Crib Transforms to Meet Baby's Needs
A transformer crib can be used as a cradle, a bassinet, and to attach to the parents' bed.
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Portable "Sky Deck" Turns Your Fire Escape into a Terrace
A small wood setup clips onto a railing, creating a table.
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Hanging Plant Balcony Works Like a Drawbridge
A window planter system lets apartment dwellers create their own hanging balcony for plants.
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11 Modular Gadget Designs, from Wild Concepts to the Humble Earphones
Modular design is a new wave of technology, with the potential to make gadgets smaller, more effiecient and easier to use, upgrade and replace.
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Iron-Eating Magnetized Bacteria Could Make Faster Computers
A research team has created magnetic bacteria that could form the basis of high speed nano computers.
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Dinosaur Farts Contributed to Global Warming, Study Suggests
A British study has found that dinosaur flatulence could have produced 520 million tons of methane gas annually, contributing to a warm climate.
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100,000 Solar Charged LEDs Mimic Floating Fireflies in Tokyo Festival
A floating parade of LEDs designed to look like fireflies hit Tokyo this weekend, but raises the question of e-waste.
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Solar-Powered Firefly Jar Creates Summer Fun without Killing Bugs
A DIY kit simulates the light of fireflies in a jar and doesn't require capturing the insects.
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Homemade Chicken Coop with Beer Can Shingles Was Built in 10 Hours for $40
A chicken coop in North Carolina shows just how much you can do with discarded building materials.
