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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.

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Transportation

New battery tech boosts EV range by 20%

A new silicon anode material for EV batteries can boost a vehicle’s range by 20% while cutting down on charging times.

Kristin Houser

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Astronomy

You can now explore the highest-res map of Mars ever made

Caltech researchers have created an interactive map of Mars that lets anyone explore the surface of the Red Planet in unprecedented detail.

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Medicine

New drug delivery tech could ensure you never forget your meds

Rice University's new drug delivery tech uses biodegradable microparticles to administer medications exactly when and where they are needed.

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Coronavirus

Nasal COVID-19 vaccine outperforms mRNA shots in new study

A live attenuated vaccine for COVID-19 that delivered via a nasal spray outperformed several shots in a preclinical study.

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Aerospace

Space could be a trillion dollar industry by 2040

Now that falling launch costs are making space more accessible, hundreds of groups are looking for ways to make money off-world.

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Aerospace

Chinese space startup makes history with first rocket launch

Chinese rocket startup Space Pioneer successfully reached orbit on its first try, something no private company has done before.

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Aerospace

NASA’s Mars helicopter breaks two records in a single day

On its 49th flight, NASA’s Mars helicopter, Ingenuity, soared higher and faster than ever before, setting two records in one day.

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Medicine

New mRNA therapy could bring an end to peanut allergies

A new peanut allergy treatment based on mRNA could potentially lead to therapies that prevent all types of allergies in people.

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Brain

Graphene sensor could let you control robots with your mind

The “wonder material” graphene has been used to develop a dry sensor that could enable anyone to control technology with their minds.

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ChatGPT can now help you plan a perfect vacation

Online travel agency Expedia has added ChatGPT to its app, giving users a free AI assistant to help them plan a vacation.

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