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 5
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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.
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Apple Will Manufacture an Entire Line of Macs in U.S.
Apple is investing $100 million to bring some manufacturing back to the U.S. starting next year.
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Trio of Satellites Measuring Pollution Levels of World's Largest Cities
Using the instruments of all three satellites, researchers are able to get a clear view of air pollution trends around the world.
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Bendable, Super-Strong Plastic Could Replace Touchscreen Glass
The plastic is as hard as gorilla glass and extremely scratch-resistant, which could cut down on all those cracked smartphone screens.
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Shape-Shifting Robot Mimics Protein Molecules
The MIT-designed device is being called a "robotic Swiss Army knife" for its ability to transform into many tools.
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Vancouver Trials Recycled Plastic Asphalt
The city's engineering department came up with a special mixing process that utilizes post-consumer plastic in asphalt.
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Apple Assembling Some New iMacs in the U.S.
Some new 2012 iMacs are bearing an "Assembled in USA" label. Is this a sign that Apple is moving more assembly operations here?
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Glowing Plastic Material Can Create Light Bulbs of Any Shape
The nanotube-enhanced material is just as efficient as LEDs and twice as efficient as compact fluorescent bulbs.
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New Radar System Can Tell Planes and Wind Turbines Apart
Wind farm developers have had to keep their distance from airports because traditional radar confuses the spinning turbine blades with aircraft, but a new technology clears things up.
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Micro Fuel Cell Made from Glass Could Power Our Gadgets
The tiny fuel cell is long-lasting, low-cost and could power our tablets and smartphones with clean energy.
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3D Printers Could Make Tools from Moon Rock
In future moon missions, astronauts could use 3D printers to make the objects and tools they need on site.
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Sewage-Powered Robot Cleans Wastewater, Poops
A robot powered by microbial fuel cells that runs on human waste helps out at a wastewater treatment plant using its artificial stomach.
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GE Developing Fabric Wind Turbine Blades
GE's new design swaps fiberglass for super-strong fabric, which could cut manufacturing costs by 40% and make wind energy cheaper.
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MIT Researchers Propose Solar Energy Funnel to Produce More Electricity from Sunlight
The concept would use an exceptionally thin stretched material to capture a broader spectrum of sunlight's energy.
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Smarter Underwater Robots Can Explore Treacherous Deep Ocean Spots
New technology will allow underwater robots to autonomously explore parts of the ocean that were too hazardous before.
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Plant-Microbial Fuel Cell Produces Power from Plants
The fuel cell generates electricity from living plants and could turn green roofs and marshes into power plants.
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Robotic Snake Slithers on Land and in the Water
The amphibious robo-snake could be helpful in search and rescue operations.
