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Kristin Houser

Managing Editor

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Kristin Houser is the Managing Editor of Freethink. 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 Freethink, she was a staff writer for Futurism, launched an LA-based music blog, and wrote several animated and live action web series.

Sports

New app lets sports fans cheer (or jeer) athletes remotely

Yamaha’s “Remote Cheerer” system lets sports fans stuck at home during the pandemic use an app to make noise at live sports facilities.

Kristin Houser

Aerospace

What to know for today’s SpaceX launch (updated)

What you need to know about the SpaceX launch happening on May 27, a historic event that will mark a turning point in human space exploration.

Kristin Houser

Coronavirus

A new electric face mask kills the coronavirus

A new electric face mask prototype uses heat to kill the coronavirus. Another model generates an electric field that hinders its ability to infect cells.

Kristin Houser

"Moral Machine" picks up on human ethics

By feeding an AI a diet of books, news articles, and religious texts, researchers were able to create a “moral machine” reflecting the ethics of a society.

Kristin Houser

Aerospace

“Crew Dragon” launch to kick off new era in US spaceflight

On May 27, a SpaceX Crew Dragon will ferry two NASA astronauts to the International Space Station as part of the Commercial Crew Program.

Kristin Houser

Virtual reality meetings are the new Zoom

If you’re sick of video conferencing, you can now access Spatial’s platform for virtual reality meetings for free and without a headset.

Kristin Houser

Coronavirus

Is it safe to hang out with friends now?

As more states ease up on lockdown restrictions, many of us are asking: is it safe to hang out with friends now? Here's everything you need to know.

Kristin Houser

Neuroscience

“Off-switch” in mouse brains offers new hope for pain relief

A newly discovered part of the mouse brain appears to naturally stop pain processing, and it could lead to more robust pain relief options in the future.

Kristin Houser

Coronavirus

Children and seniors to join Oxford’s coronavirus vaccine trial

Oxford University is enrolling people older than 70 and children between the ages of 5 and 12 in a Phase 2 coronavirus vaccine trial.

Kristin Houser

Coronavirus

Relaunching the NBA, repairing medical devices, and more COVID-19 updates

In our weekly news roundup, we take you inside the fight against COVID-19 to explore the solutions on the frontlines of an unprecedented global response.

Kristin Houser