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 9
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Robot Fish to Hunt for Pollution in Europe's Harbors
Large fish-mimicking robots may soon be patrolling the waters of Europe to detect and report contamination and debris.
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New Nest Thermostat Has Slimmer Design, Even More Energy-Saving Features
The smart thermostat is now compatible with most home heating and cooling systems in the U.S. and Canada.
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Rooftop Mats Could Let Buildings Sweat to Cool Off
A new material could be applied to roofs that would soak up rain and then "sweat" out the moisture when temperatures are high to cool down buildings without electricity.
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Scientists Building Flying Robot with Honey Bee Brain
Scientists are creating a computer models of the honey bee brain in an effort to build an autonomous flying robot that's able to sense and act like a honey bee.
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NASA Probe Records "Earthsong"
A NASA spacecraft has sent back a recording of sounds made by our planet, or more specificallly the plasma waves in Earth's radiation belts.
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Samsung Shows Us Just How Power Hungry the Cloud is in New Infographic
Data centers that support the cloud are multiplying and expanding and the environmental impact is rising just as fast.
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Top 10 Tech Stories This Week: See-Through Solar Panels, App that Listens for Endangered Species and More!
The hottest stories in Technology from the last week. Catch up quick!
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Wireless Data Centers Could Save Energy, Cost Less to Operate
A new wireless server design for data centers could slash the energy demands of cloud computing while also being faster and cheaper.
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Smartphone App Listens for Highly-Endangered Cicada
The app that listens for the mating call of the insect will use crowdsourcing to help researchers determine if it has become extinct or not.
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Sharp Unveils See-Through Solar Panels
The panels are designed to be used as balcony railings or windows in tall buildings where they can generate energy, but also let light in.
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Amazon's Quidsi Launches Eco-Friendly Shopping Site
Vine.com will only feature products that meet green standards in areas like sustainability, materials, energy efficiency and more.
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Bumblebee Flight Paths Could Inspire Faster Computers
Researchers found that bumblebees can quickly map out the shortest routes between flowers, a behavior that could inspire faster computers.
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Anti-Reflective Glass Coating Traps More Light, Boosts Solar Panel Efficiency
The new technology reduces reflection by 75 percent and can be done at a lower cost than other similar coatings.
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Apple Patents Movement-Powered Charging Technology
A new patent filed by the tech company hints at a future where its devices can be powered by walking with them in our pockets.
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EPA's New E-Waste Program Has Good Points, But Still Fails In One Major Area
The volunteer program encourages businesses to take back and recycle old electronics, but it's not quite enough.
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Software Makes 3D Printed Objects Sturdier, Reduces Waste
The software analyzes the 3D designs and makes improvements to make them more structurally sound, often with less material.
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Top 10 Tech Stories This Week: iPhone 5 and E-Waste, Dinosaur-Inspired Wind Turbines and More!
The hottest stories in Technology from the last week. Catch up quick!
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Makerbot Replicator 2 Opens the Door to High Quality 3D Printing at Home
Makerbot's latest generation 3D printer could make at-home 3D printing more common -- for those who can afford it.
