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 4
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Robotic Hedgehogs to Explore Moons and Asteroids
Spiky rolling robots are under development as the next tool in space exploration.
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Silicon Valley Faces Effects of Climate Change
Headquarters for some of the world's biggest tech companies are in the path of rising seas.
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Stanford Develops Peel-and-Stick Solar Cells
The solar cells can be applied to surfaces just like a decal which means they're suited for areas big or small, rigid or flexible.
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Boeing Uses Potatoes to Test In-Flight Wi-Fi
The spuds are helping the aircraft maker to improve Wi-Fi signals throughout the plane.
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Paper Waste Could be Made into Eco-Friendly Bricks
Waste material from paper mills can be used to make a more environmentally-friendly brick.
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Machine Sorts Used Batteries for Recycling
The Optisort uses optical recognition technology to sort 10 batteries per second.
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Printed Circuit Boards Inspire Lighter Wind Turbines
A light-weight motor for wind turbine generators borrows the design of a printed circuit board.
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Samsung Leads Energy Efficiency Rankings for Refrigerators
A new report from Enervee rates the major appliance brands and tells you how much you can save.
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Robotic Squirrel Tempts Rattlesnake Strikes
A team of researchers is using this robo-squirrel to study the interaction between predator and prey.
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Detect Drafty Windows with Your Smartphone
A thermal imaging accessory for smartphones lets you check for heat leaks in your home without having to pay for an energy audit.
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Utilities to Spend $1.4 Billion a Year on Smart Grid Analytics Software by 2020
Utilites are starting to spend big on big data.
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Blind Cave Fish Inspire Better Sensing Technology for Underwater Robots
Researchers are copying the sensory systems of cave fish to help underwater robots move through murky water.
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Nanostructure "Sandwich" Triples Efficiency of Organic Solar Cells
Nanoscale layers or metal and plastic trap light like a black hole and increase the electricity generated by the solar cells.
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Students Build Bike-Powered Charging Station from Scratch
Northern Arizona University student from a range of departments built the charging station piece-by-piece to educate fellow students on the energy used by their gadgets.
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Solar Cell Fibers Could be Woven into Photovoltaic Fabrics
The silicon-based fibers could allow us to charge our gadgets with the clothes on our backs.
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Plant Dye is the Secret Behind Environmentally-Friendly Lithium-Ion Battery
Extract from the madder plant can be used as a greener cathode in rechargeable batteries.
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How to Get the Most Savings Out of Your Energy-Efficient HDTV
Picking the right settings can ensure you save energy and get the best movie-watching experience.
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Heavy-Duty Robot Ready to Clean Up Fukushima
Hitachi has unveiled a new powerful dual-arm robot capable of cleaning up heavy rubble at the nuclear facility.
