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.

Person examining a petri dish with tweezers, holding small colored objects, against a dark background.
They’re in our brains, hearts, and blood — but what are they doing to us?
Gloved hands holding a computer processor chip, viewed from an angled perspective against a black background.
AI software is rapidly accelerating chip design, potentially leveling up the speed of innovation across the economy.
Stacks of colorful shipping containers are seen in the background, with out-of-focus people holding signs in the foreground.
A prolonged strike could cost the economy between $500 million to $4.5 billion per day.
A rocket launches into the sky against a sunset backdrop, with "T-MINUS" text overlay in bold letters.
Reusable rockets, moon landers, civilian astronauts, and more.
Three white autonomous cars drive down a city street lined with trees.
The best autonomous car may be one you don’t even need to own.
A gloved hand holds a small vial in front of a colorful, blurred background resembling a DNA sequence.
"The promise of the Human Genome Project has finally arrived."
Electric vehicle in blue being charged with a white charging cable against a blue background.
The US needs 28 million EV chargers by 2030. Here’s how it can get there.