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 8
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Most Popular Articles of March: Incredible Lion Photos, Fox News Gets It Right (in 2008) and More
The most popular articles of March include amazing photos of lions taken with a remote control camera, Fox News explaining that the president can't control gas prices, and more.
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Fiber Optic Technology Could Bring Sunlight to NYC's Underground Park
A technology to funnel sunlight underground is a major reason the proposed "Lowline" park is being seriously considered.
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iZen's Bamboo Keyboard for iPad Takes the Plastic Out of Electronics
Colorado startup iZen's bamboo keyboard works for the iPad and other Bluetooth enabled devices.
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The Week in Animal News: Life on the Midway Atoll, Glowing Fish and More
Jaymi took some amazing shots on her trip to Midway, including lots of the wildlife there. Genetically modified fish make glowing sushi, rare orangutans could be gone in weeks and more.
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The Week in Pictures: Rolling Homes, a Self-Destructing Fountain, and More
In 1934, rolling homes were proposed, to make life more mobile than ever. Plus, a cardboard mockup of Rome's Trevi Fountain will be destroyed by nature, trash sculptures make wild shadows, and more.
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Bottle Belts Hold Wine, Beer and Other Things on Your Bike
Walnut Studiolo used recycled materials and leather to make classy bike accessories.
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Snails that Produce Electricity Could Lead to an Army of Insect Cyborgs
A biofuel cell implanted in a snail produces electrical energy using glucose in the animal.
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Walk [Your City] Campaign Lets City Dwellers Encourage Walking with Guerrilla Wayfinding Signs
After a successful pilot project in Raleigh, one man is bringing his unauthorized signs to other cities.
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How to Make an Energy Efficient Remote to Turn Off Any TV
This DIY project lets you turn off any TV remotely, and save energy doing it.
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One Man's Guerrilla Campaign Makes a City More Walkable
Matt Tomasulo went around Raleigh, NC posting wayfinding signs to encourage residents to walk instead of drive.
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NYC Invites Businesses to Replace Parking with Outdoor Seating
A new initiative invites business owners in New York City to convert the space in front of their stores into seating areas.
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Gooey Brown Liquor Could Replace Expensive Rare Metals in Batteries
A byproduct of paper production could be an inexpensive replacement for rare and precious metals in batteries, good news for clean energy production.
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A NYC Coffee Shop Transforms its Parking Spaces into Outdoor Seating
A coffee shop in SoHo turned its sidewalk space and two parking spots into a outdoor seating section for the summer.
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Swimming Robot Jellyfish Makes Its Own Hydrogen Fuel from Water
A jellyfish-based robot extracts hydrogen fuel from the water as it swims.
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The Week in Animal News: Orphaned Baby Manatee Rescued, Michigan Wolves Near Extinct and More
Possibly the cutest ever baby manatee was rescued in the Amazon after its mother was killed by poachers. Only one female gray wolf is left in the Michigan population, and more.
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The Week in Pictures: Kite Skiing Across Antarctica, "Spaghetti with Balls," and More
Two men broke three world recorlds on a kite skiing trip across Antarctica, cheeky recipes from a vegan cookbook, microfarms pop up in NYC, and more.
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NASA Data Lights Up Times Square to Advertise the Groundwater Crisis
An interactive display took over a Times Square billboard to display information about the looming water crisis.
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In Guatemala, Pedal Powered Machines Pump Water, Grind Coffee and Much More (Video)
Maya Pedal is an organization that builds useful pedal powered machines from old bikes.
