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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.

Everything Articles
Animated countdown timer at zero with the word "MINUS" appearing after the countdown, displayed over a background transitioning from red to blue.
Hard Science
T-Minus: How to not die on (the way to) Mars
The threats Mars astronauts face — and how NASA is working to solve them.
Kristin Houser
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Health
Are weight-loss meds the next wonder drugs?
GLP-1 agonists may be able to treat addiction, prevent Alzheimer’s, and more.
Kristin Houser
A 3D molecular model showing a complex structure of intertwined green proteins and grey DNA strands on a black background.
The Future
New AI generates CRISPR proteins unlike any seen in nature
Profluent’s new platform is like ChatGPT for genetic technology.
Kristin Houser
High-tech robotic arms equipped with cameras digitizing an ancient manuscript in a library.
The Past
“Bionic eye” discovers Plato’s final resting place
The burial spot was found in one of the Herculaneum scrolls charred by Mt. Vesuvius.
Kristin Houser
Fluorescence microscopy image showing a close-up of cells in vibrant blue and green colors, with an arrow indicating a magnified section.
Health
New study challenges long-held assumption about cancer
Cancers can’t develop without genetic mutations — or can they?
Kristin Houser
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Life
How turning off one gene causes mice to grow 6 legs
A study of spinal development took a strange turn and made a surprise discovery.
Kristin Houser
A digital artwork of a satellite with a large golden antenna, transmitting a blue beam towards earth against a starry space background.
The Future
Starlink competitor unveils new internet satellite
Astranis is on a mission to help everyone in the world get online.
Kristin Houser
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