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 2
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10 cool NASA projects for studying the environment
From unmanned drones to sensor-packed satellites, NASA has the best tools for studying Mother Nature.
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New dragonfly drone can be controlled with a smartphone
The BionicOpter floats and flutters like the real thing.
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Solar cells made from trees are easily recyclable
The cells easily seperate apart for recycling by being submerged in room temperature water.
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Make a solar garden lamp out of a jam jar
This DIY project would be a great intro to green tech for kids or just a fun way to light up your garden with solar power.
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NASA-designed Airocide neutralizes indoor air pollution
Originally used to clean the air inside the International Space Station, the technology is now available for home use.
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Robotic salamander walks on land, swims in water
The amphibious robot mimics the crawling and swimming movements of the salamander so that it can easily transition between land and water.
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Send a text, charge your phone with solar power
In Uganda, people can charge their cell phones with solar power for the cost of a text message.
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7 great Raspberry Pi YouTube tutorials
In honor of Pi Day, here are a few great videos to help you master your Raspberry Pi projects.
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Home brewer makes a digital tap list using Raspberry Pi
You could call it Raspbeery Pi, Raspberry Pint or just plain cool.
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How to make a 35 watt solar panel out of broken solar cells
Do you have a bunch of broken solar cells hanging around from all of your DIY projects? Here's a great way to put them to work.
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Kickstarter campaign aims to reinvent the flywheel
The new take on the technology uses more flexible materials to make it significantly cheaper.
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New infrared camera detects greatest cause of acid rain
The camera can detect sulfur dioxide and other major pollutants that are invisible to the human eye.
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10 environmental sensors that go along with you
These sensors fit in a pocket or on your wrist and give scientists and us all a better look at air and water quality at highly local levels.
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Electrostatic film harvests energy, makes you better at sports
A new wearable sensor technology that measures things like stance and force for sports also has the potential to harvest energy from waves, machinery or human movement.
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Raspberry Pi developing a camera module for DIY photographers
From robotics to wildlife monitoring, the new module is bound to be used in some cool projects.
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Make a human-powered, MacGyver-style emergency cell phone charger
Cobble together a 40-watt, hand-crank electrical generator with a cordless drill and a few other household items that can charge a cell phone or illuminate small lights.
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Fish gill-inspired water management system wins student design contest
The biomimetic design could increase water delivery efficiency, decrease water-borne illness, and lower wastewater operating costs.
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Russian inventors build walking ostrich robot
The design, which cost only $1,500 to make, comes equipped with a saddle for taking its owner for a ride.
