Contributor

Kristin Houser

Managing Editor
Contact

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.

More Stories
A woman with long hair is facing forward against a blurred green and blue background, wearing a striped shirt and a heart-shaped pendant necklace.
Privacy
Tracy Chou built a startup to “deep clean” your socials
Kristin Houser
A person meticulously examines microplastics and other small objects on a petri dish using tweezers, viewed from below against a black background.
Public Health
Are microplastics really destroying our health?
Kristin Houser
Close-up of a silicon wafer with microchips, featuring intricate circuit patterns under pink and blue light, highlighting the role of semiconductors in cutting-edge technology.
Computer Science
Silicon chips are no longer sustainable. Here’s what’s next.
Kristin Houser
A person wearing gloves holds a microchip with a grid pattern of pins.
AI
AI is now designing chips for AI
Kristin Houser
Stacks of colorful shipping containers at a port create a striking backdrop, while blurred people holding signs in the foreground hint at rising tensions over port automation amidst an ILA strike.
Automation
Port workers are at war with automation. Can they win?
Kristin Houser
A rocket launches from a pad with flames and smoke, against a backdrop of sea and sky at sunrise. The text "T-MINUS" is displayed in large letters across the image.
Aerospace
T-Minus: 10 milestones in commercial spaceflight
Kristin Houser
Three robotaxis glide in a line on a sunny road with trees and buildings in the background.
Automation
The robotaxis have arrived
Kristin Houser
A gloved hand holds a small vial against a vibrant genome sequencing pattern, highlighting the marvels of modern biology.
Genetics
This $400 genetic test could save your life
Kristin Houser
Close-up of an electric car being charged with a plug connected to its charging port at one of the many available charging stations. The blue car blends seamlessly into the blue background, easing any range anxiety drivers might have.
Clean Energy
The master plan to end EV “range anxiety” forever
Kristin Houser
A geometric satellite floats above Earth with the text "T-MINUS" superimposed in bold letters. The planet's blue and white clouds are visible in the background.
Aerospace
T-Minus: 10 space startups to watch
Kristin Houser