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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.

Coronavirus

Virus-repellent coating could help end the PPE shortage

Researchers have created a virus-repellent coating for fabric that could help end the PPE shortage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kristin Houser

This AI robot could become your favorite coworker

European researchers have developed an AI robot to safely work alongside humans, anticipating their needs and providing a strong pair of extra hands.

Kristin Houser

Video Games

A talk show in “Animal Crossing” is drawing big-name guests

“Animal Talking” — a late-night talk show set in the video game “Animal Crossing” — landed several big-name guests in its first few weeks of streaming.

Kristin Houser

Hacking

Ethical hacking challenge: Can you take over a military satellite?

The U.S. Air Force is hosting Hack-A-Sat, an ethical hacking competition challenging participants to find security vulnerabilities in satellite systems.

Kristin Houser

Coronavirus

Human challenge trials, schools reopening, 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

Oceans

Underwater drone finds wreckage of the “unsinkable” USS Nevada

More than 70 years after the U.S. military deliberately sank the “unsinkable” USS Nevada, researchers have located its final resting spot.

Kristin Houser

Genetics

Genetically engineering the first hypoallergenic cat

Scientists are attempting to create the world’s first truly hypoallergenic cat by deleting the feline gene that causes cat allergies.

Kristin Houser

Coronavirus

Eating out during the coronavirus looks a little different now

Restaurant owners are looking for — and finding — creative ways to convince patrons that eating out during the coronavirus can be safe.

Kristin Houser

Coronavirus

A coronavirus-detecting face mask could arrive this summer

Researchers from MIT and Harvard are developing a coronavirus-detecting face mask that gives off a fluorescent signal when it senses the virus.

Kristin Houser

Aerospace

Space plane experiment could lead to 24/7 solar power

The next time the U.S. Air Force’s X-37B space plane launches, it’ll be carrying an experimental solar panel that could revolutionize clean energy.

Kristin Houser