Megan Treacy
Megan writes for the Technology section of Treehugger and has been covering clean technology topics as the Managing Editor of EcoGeek.org since 2008. She received her degree in print journalism from the University of South Carolina. She loves being amazed everyday by how technology and human innovation can protect our earth.
Latest Stories from Megan Treacy - Page 12
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7 of the Most Eco-Friendly Cell Phones on the Market
Cell phones are becoming an increasingly useful and necessary part of our lives. Here are the ones that are the friendliest to the planet.
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Surfing Robot Tracks Great White Sharks, You Can Follow Along with Your iPhone
The wave-powered robot is helping researchers to better understand shark behavior and connecting the public with the threatened predators.
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Self-Charging Battery Generates and Stores Energy Simultaneously
Usually energy-generating devices require a separate battery for storing energy, but for the first time, a single power cell is capable of generating and storing energy at the same time.
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Ridejoy iPhone App Makes Ridesharing Easy and Safe
The free app offers several ways of finding and posting rides for longer trips while verifying that your companion is legit and trustworthy.
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Sunflower-Inspired Solar Power Technology Effortlessly Follows the Sun
The technology uses new cutting-edge materials that allow it to behave like a sunflower without the need for motor-driven positioning systems.
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Wooden Touch Pad Computer is 98% Recyclable
The computer is made with a minimum amount of hazardous materials, uses very little energy over its lifetime and is easy to repair.
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NASA Time-Lapse Video Shows the Beautiful Lights of Earth
The images from the International Space Station show us the sparkling lights of our planet from cities at night to aurora lights.
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Computer Models Help Predict Wildfire Behavior
The models are especially useful for forests that have been ravaged by bark beetles, creating more dead trees and fuel for fires.
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New Insect Species Discovered on Flickr
The lacewing insect was found by an entomologist browsing the photo sharing site.
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Flexible Battery Technology Hits Highest Density Yet
The bendable lithium-ion batteries could be used for e-paper and in improved piezoelectric devices.
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DARPA Funds Development of Robotic Earthworm
The robot can slink around just like a worm and take quite the beating.
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Swiss Army Knife Makers Debut Portable Solar Chargers
The creators of the most popular survival tool want to help you charge your gadgets off the grid.
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Filmmaker Aims to Use Only Open Source Objects for a Year
Everything he uses or consumes, from computers to shoes to beer, will be non-proprietary and replicable by others. He's got a lot of DIY ahead of him.
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Stone Spray is a 3D Printer for Architecture
The machine uses natural soil or sand to create structures as strong as concrete.
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Sensor-Based Technology Tells Farmers When and Where To Water Crops
The system could reduce agricultural water use by 30 percent.
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Fujitsu Lets Customers Assemble Their Own Computers
The program opens up computer assembly to the masses.
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MIT Students Powering African Medical Clinics with Solar Trough Technology
The innovative system provides electrcity, hot water and heating or cooling.
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Smart Grid Technologies Could Cut Peak Power Demand by 20%
This means far fewer power plants would need to be built in the coming decades.
