Kristin Houser

Kristin Houser

Kristin Houser is the Managing Editor of Big Think. Her articles on science and technology have been featured in NBC News, RealClearDefense, and the World Economic Forum’s Agenda, among other publications, and Stephen Colbert once talked about a piece on “The Late Show,” to her delight.

Kristin is currently based in Pittsburgh, and prior to joining Big Think, she was a staff writer for Futurism, launched an LA-based music blog, and wrote several animated and live action web series.

a person cooking hot dogs on a grill.
The first-of-its-kind approval could change how we think about gene-edited foods.
a large machine
The robot can drive heavy steal beams into the ground at a rate of 1 per 73 seconds, which will help expedite solar farm construction.
a painting of a couple of zebras on a blue background.
The discovery has enormous implications for the development of novel anti-anxiety medications.
an older woman with glasses is covering her face.
Neuroscientists hope to learn more in the hope of finding a way to reverse dementia.
a painting of a boat floating in the ocean.
Ocean fertilization is extremely controversial, but if done correctly, it just might work.