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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Flipperbot robot walks on the beach like a sea turtle
This sea turtle-inspired robot is helping researchers understand how the animals make their way across the sand.
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Make an iPhone amplifier out of an old Victrola
You can use an old Victrola to project the sound from your iPhone with just a couple of materials and a few easy steps.
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Facebook launches live data center efficiency dashboard
You can now view the energy and water efficiency performance of the company's North Carolina and Oregon data centers in real-time.
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Coral-fixing robots need a Kickstart
Coralbots, robots that repair coral damaged by trawling and storms, are now a Kickstarter project that you can help fund.
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10 ways 3D printers are advancing science
From fish tags and lab supplies to stem cells and lunar bases, the technology is helping scientists do great things.
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Artificial leaf produces energy from dirty water
The groundbreaking technology has gotten even better with the ability to self-heal and produce hydrogen from dirty water.
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Researchers discover way to produce hydrogen fuel from any plant
Virginia Tech researchers figure out how to extract large quantities of hydrogen from any plant which could drive down fuel cell costs.
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Make an LED night light from a faucet valve
This easy DIY project uses easy to find materials, some you may already have around the house.
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Squid beak inspires more comfortable medical implants
A new material that is both soft and strong like a squid's beak could be used in medical implants to make patients more comfortable.
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Wind energy generator produces electricity from water droplets
The EWICON wind energy generator has no moving parts and is completely silent.
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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.
