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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.

Apps

Dog “nose print” app is 99% accurate at ID’ing lost pets

An AI-based app that identifies dogs and cats based on their unique nose prints could help reunite lost pets and their owners.

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Transportation

United Airlines plans to bring flying cars to Chicago

United Airlines plans to use flying cars to ferry passengers between O’Hare International Airport and a location near downtown Chicago.

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CRISPR

New CRISPR tool reversed blindness in mice — permanently

A new CRISPR tool corrected a mutation causing retinitis pigmentosa in mice without making any significant off-target edits.

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The tech of the year is entering the workforce

Generative AIs are being integrated into the programs millions of people use at work, but will they really make our jobs easier?

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AI that turns docs into presentations is available right now — no waitlist

Fast-growing startup Tome has just released a first-of-its-kind tool that uses generative AI to turn your documents into presentations.

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Biology

Mice grow mini deer antlers after stem cell transplant

The discovery of a new type of stem cell in deer antlers could lead to breakthroughs in human regeneration.

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Aerospace

World’s first 3D-printed rocket launches at Cape Canaveral

Relativity Space has just launched the world’s first 3D-printed rocket, Terran 1, but the flight didn’t go exactly as hoped.

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Aerospace

NASA unveils new spacesuits for upcoming moon mission

NASA and Axiom Space have unveiled the new spacesuits that will be worn by the first woman and person of color on the moon.

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Astronomy

“Treasure map” guides scientists to massive meteorite

A “treasure map” highlighting places where meteorites are most likely to be found has led to the discovery of a 17-pound space rock.

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Mental Health

There is now a blood test for anxiety disorders

A new blood test for anxiety may be able to help doctors diagnose patients and find effective treatments for them more quickly.

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