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Joseph Stromberg

Joseph Stromberg

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Joseph Stromberg

    Science
    NFL doctor: Youth football is safer than riding a bikeNFL doctor: Youth football is safer than riding a bike
    Science

    An unbelievable attempt to downplay the concussion crisis.

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Life
    7 things Americans should know about the Cricket World Cup7 things Americans should know about the Cricket World Cup
    Life

    #2: It’s way more exciting than you probably think.

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Video
    How seasonal allergies work — and why they make you so miserableHow seasonal allergies work — and why they make you so miserable
    Video

    There’s one culprit: plant sperm.

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Science
    Chris Borland, a standout NFL player, has retired at age 24 due to concussion concernsChris Borland, a standout NFL player, has retired at age 24 due to concussion concerns
    Science

    He’s one of the first players to retire at such an early age for this reason.

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Business & Finance
    Watch: This new type of 3D printing was inspired by Terminator 2Watch: This new type of 3D printing was inspired by Terminator 2
    Business & Finance

    It looks like science fiction. But it’s completely real.

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Transportation
    2 dinosaurs explain why driving a car is absolutely terrifying2 dinosaurs explain why driving a car is absolutely terrifying
    Transportation

    There’s something insane about operating a two-ton machine at 70 miles per hour.

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Life
    Watch John Oliver utterly shame the NCAA for exploiting student athletesWatch John Oliver utterly shame the NCAA for exploiting student athletes
    Life

    The NCAA, colleges, and coaches make millions. Some players go hungry.

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Almanac
    America’s taste in beer, in five mapsAmerica’s taste in beer, in five maps
    Almanac

    There is an unmistakable geography to beer preferences in America.

    By Joseph Stromberg
    archives
    This is why alcohol doesn’t come with nutrition factsThis is why alcohol doesn’t come with nutrition facts
    Play
    archives

    The short answer: alcohol industry lobbyists.

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Life
    This year’s Pi Day is even more special than you knowThis year’s Pi Day is even more special than you know
    Life

    Your life will change forever at a moment just after 9:26:53.58979 am.

    By Joseph Stromberg