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Kristin Houser

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Kristin Houser is a staff writer at Freethink, where she covers science and tech. Her written work has appeared in Business Insider, NBC News, 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.

Prior to joining Freethink, Kristin was a staff writer for Futurism and wrote several animated and live action web series.

Coronavirus

The coronavirus can survive on surfaces for 28 days

The coronavirus can survive on surfaces, including money, for up to 28 days. But does that change what you need to do to avoid catching COVID-19?

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Coronavirus

Ghost kitchens are saving restaurants during the pandemic

Ghost kitchens are thriving during the pandemic, as more restaurants rely on online delivery orders for their income.

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Coronavirus

Post-COVID-19 clinics offer hope to coronavirus survivors

Post-COVID-19 clinics are helping coronavirus survivors cope with lingering symptoms while helping researchers better understand the disease.

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Clean Energy

New nuclear fuel could replace uranium in reactors

Nuclear power could become more accessible thanks to a new nuclear fuel called ANEEL that combines thorium with uranium.

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Coronavirus

Comparing COVID-19 vaccines just got way easier

A newly formed network of labs will make it easier to compare COVID-19 vaccines by testing them all in exactly the same way, using the exact same supplies.

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Military dogs may soon sport AR goggles in enemy territory

Military dogs will don augmented reality goggles to test their ability to keep soldiers safe by allowing them to direct the dogs from afar.

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Coronavirus

Pain relief from coronavirus may be helping it spread

Rather than feeling sick, some people may be getting pain relief from coronavirus — a discovery that could impact both the pandemic and the opioid epidemic.

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Fashion

Adidas’ sustainable shoes are string art made by a robot

The Adidas Futurecraft team has unveiled a pair of sustainable shoes made by a robot that weaves individual threads like it's creating string art.

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Transportation

Passenger plane powered by hydrogen fuel makes maiden flight

California’s ZeroAvia has flown the first “commercial-grade” plane powered by hydrogen fuel, potentially foreshadowing the sustainable future of air travel.

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Coronavirus

Disinfecting drones to spray stadium after NFL games

Are the disinfecting drones set to fly over Mercedes-Benz Stadium after Atlanta Falcons games useful or just another example of hygiene theater?

Kristin Houser