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Kristin Houser

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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.

Transportation

This simple kit turns your regular bike into an e-bike in minutes

The Rubbee X is a simple e-bike conversion kit that could help get more people out of gas-powered cars and onto climate-friendly bicycles.

Kristin Houser

CRISPR

First personalized CRISPR therapy approved for trial

The FDA has approved a trial for the first personalized CRISPR therapy, which was developed to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Kristin Houser

Astronomy

NASA thinks it may snow upside down on Europa

A study of “underwater snow” on Earth is informing NASA’s hunt for habitable locations on Jupiter’s icy moon Europa.

Kristin Houser

Aerospace

American Airlines plans to buy 20 supersonic planes

American Airlines has paid a non-refundable deposit for 20 supersonic planes from Denver-based startup Boom Supersonic.

Kristin Houser

Clean Energy

Nuclear power might not be dead in California

California is considering a $1.4 billion plan to delay the retirement of Diablo Canyon, its last nuclear power plant.

Kristin Houser

Aerospace

Earth’s orbit is about to get way more crowded

Satellite mega constellations could bring the world online, but they're also a threat to astronomy. Can we study space and build in it, too?

Kristin Houser

Aerospace

Magnets could help astronauts breathe on Mars

A new study suggests magnets might be the key to developing lighter, simpler systems for generating oxygen in space.

Kristin Houser

Aerospace

NASA’s massive moon rocket is finally ready for launch (Updated)

After multiple delays, NASA’s new moon rocket — the Space Launch System — is finally on the launchpad ahead of its first test flight.

Kristin Houser

Wearables

You no longer need a prescription to buy hearing aids in the US

The FDA is making over-the-counter hearing aids available to Americans, potentially making the devices cheaper and more accessible.

Kristin Houser

Mental Health

New kind of schizophrenia drug aces human trial

KarXT, a new schizophrenia treatment that addresses a wider range of symptoms than existing meds, has aced a phase 3 trial.

Kristin Houser