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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.

The Secret Lives of Tree Roots

A glimpse into the arboreal underworld tells us how trees will cope in a changing climate

November 7, 2025

The Worm That Survived Multiple Apocalypses

A riddle wrapped in a question mark

November 6, 2025

How Super Recognizers See What the Rest of Us Miss

The secret to their extraordinary ability lies not in the brain but the eyes

November 5, 2025

Should Teenagers Take Psychedelics for Mental Health?

The potential risks are high, but scientists say we need to study the possible benefits

November 5, 2025

When Do People Speak Out Against Tyranny?

What a mathematical model can tell us about self-censorship

November 4, 2025

Chimps Can Change Their Minds. Why Can’t We?

New evidence that rationality is wider than humanity

November 4, 2025

How Giraffes Got Their Very Long Legs

Which came first, the neck or the legs?

November 3, 2025

How Junk Science Threatens Maternal Health

The abortion pill is under attack, again

November 3, 2025

Why We Love Horror Stories

From ancient monsters to modern slashers, our fascination with horror may be an evolutionary gift

October 31, 2025

Longevity Secrets of the Animal Kingdom

These animals beat the odds and cheat death longer than most

October 30, 2025

Is Loneliness Really an Epidemic?

Social isolation is a health problem, but how we talk about it matters

October 30, 2025

Does This Gene Determine How You Handle Your Booze?

Zebrafish with a particular mutation drink like, well … fish

October 29, 2025