Kristina Grifantini

Science, Health, Space & Tech

 

Experience and Honors

After graduating with a master’s degree in science journalism at Boston University’s Center for Science and Medical Journalism, I have freelanced for a number of magazines and websites, including the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, the Alzheimer Research Forum, Life’s Little Mysteries, and Sky & Telescope magazine.

In 2010, I was awarded the American Astronomical Society’s Solar Physics Division Award for Popular Writing, for my 2009 Sky & Telescope cover feature, Solar Impact.

During my time at Technology Review, we have won honors in the 2009 Folio Magazine’s Editorial Excellence Awards: Gold for Best Online News Coverage; Silver for Best Online Community and Silver for Best Technology/Computing Website. In 2008 we won Gold for Best Full Issue, Technology/Computing (May 2008 issue) and Gold for Best Online Community.

For information about my background and interests, see here.

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The Cosmic Origin of Our Water


Without water, there would be no life on Earth, but the origin of our planet's water remains a mystery. In "Where Did Earth's Water Come From?" I outline some of the surprising possibilities for our water source.

Solar Impact


In the award-winning "Solar Impact," I outline what scientists know about the mysterious ebb and flow of sunspot cycles and how these changes may have influenced Earth's climate.

Technology

See more of my articles on on robots, cutting edge software, augmented reality, and biomedicine at Technology Review.

Astronomy

Read more of my articles on astronomy, ranging from interplanetary moons to far-off black holes at Sky & Telescope.

Health and Medicine

Read my feature on cancer and caloric restriction in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, or articles on the devastating ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) at the Alzheimer Research Forum.

I have also written about innovative diagnostic tests, artificial proteins and medical robots at Technology Review.

Business

Read my business articles on how new technologies are helping companies and shaping business practices.

Videos

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Life’s Little Mysteries


I am a contributor to Life's Little Mysteries, a website dedicated to answering questions about the world. I am also a contributor to the Life's Little Mysteries, available on Amazon.

Flexible Robotic Hands


Rigid, metal robotic hands are not suited for the unpredictability of the real world. In Tech Review I outline an inventive way roboticists are creating plastic, versatile hands.

Social Robots That Learn


Robots will need to be able to adapt and learn to interact with people. In this Tech Review article, I profile "Simon," a robot learning how to take cues from people by watching and imitating actions.

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© Kristina Grifantini, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used with full credit.

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