Kristen French
Kristen French is an associate editor at Nautilus. She has worked in science journalism since 2013, reporting and writing features and news for publications such as Wired, Backchannel, The Verge, and New York Magazine. She has a masters degree in science journalism from Columbia University.
Longevity Might Be All In Your Head
The biological age of your organs could predict your health—and death
Lefties Aren’t as Creative as We Thought
In fact, righties may have the edge, contrary to popular belief
We Didn’t Start the Fire
But our ancient ancestors set the world ablaze 50,000 years ago
The Ocean Odyssey of Wilson
An imaginary friend turned trash and a journey through climate change
The Kingdom of the Echo Thief
Eavesdropping on sound artist Chris Warren and his reverberation chamber
The Visual Language of Crystals
Chemistry becomes art in Thomas Blanchard’s timelapse video
This Plaintive Song Is From a Land Without Lullabies
A rare tribe lacks music for dancing or soothing their young ones











