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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.

Imagine Your Way to a Better Relationship

Picturing positive encounters can make you like a person more

December 29, 2025

Call Your Grandparents This Holiday Season—for Their Health

Everyday conversations across generations may boost older adults’ sense of purpose

December 26, 2025

Americans Don’t Seem to Enjoy Negotiating

Even when they have to pay more to avoid it

December 23, 2025

How to Tell if Someone’s Really Listening

The eyes adjust to help us focus as we chat

December 22, 2025

Why Does My Lettuce Go Bad so Fast?

What happens when nature has a leaky raincoat

December 22, 2025

This Meal Might Bring You to Tears

Experimental psychologist Charles Spence on how our senses shape how we eat

December 22, 2025

Which Country Is Most Narcissistic?

It’s not the United States

December 19, 2025

Does Your Personality Put You At a Higher Risk of Dying?

Taking stock of your foibles could extend your life

December 19, 2025

What Makes Someone Good at Reading the Room?

Those who have this special skill may be better at weighing ambiguous cues

December 18, 2025

How Animals Navigate Darkness

Mouse brains perform a clever mechanism to count their steps and keep them on track

December 17, 2025