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Joseph Stromberg

Joseph Stromberg

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Joseph Stromberg

    The science of human decay: Inside the world’s largest body farm
    Features

    A visit to Freeman Ranch, a farm in the Texas Hill Country where researchers study decomposing corpses.

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Science
    How one perfume company misled scientists into believing in human sex pheromonesHow one perfume company misled scientists into believing in human sex pheromones
    Science

    A company started a myth. And it led to dozens of scientific studies.

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Climate
    Scientists just found an ocean trapped under the ice of Ganymede, Jupiter’s largest moonScientists just found an ocean trapped under the ice of Ganymede, Jupiter’s largest moon
    Climate

    It could have more water than all of Earth’s oceans.

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Life
    Manspreading has been a problem on public transit for 60 yearsManspreading has been a problem on public transit for 60 years
    Life

    Warning: these vintage subway ads will fill you with public transit rage.

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Science
    Why Saturn’s moon Enceladus is the best place to look for extraterrestrial lifeWhy Saturn’s moon Enceladus is the best place to look for extraterrestrial life
    Science

    It has hot springs — just like the ones on our ocean floor.

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Space
    NASA is testing the biggest rocket ever. But there’s no plan for how to use it.NASA is testing the biggest rocket ever. But there’s no plan for how to use it.
    Space

    Critics are calling it the “rocket to nowhere.”

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Almanac
    How to use science to win at rock-paper-scissorsHow to use science to win at rock-paper-scissors
    Almanac

    Exploit human psychology. Dominate your opponents.

    By Joseph Stromberg
    40 maps that explain outer space
    Technology

    From the moon to the cosmos, this is the universe we live in.

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Science
    The 8 weirdest things we’ve left on the moonThe 8 weirdest things we’ve left on the moon
    Science

    Humans leave stuff wherever we go — including, in this case, bags of feces.

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Technology
    Sapphire glass: the scratch-proof material used in the new Apple WatchSapphire glass: the scratch-proof material used in the new Apple Watch
    Technology

    The smartwatch’s display is made from an exotic material. Here’s why.

    By Joseph Stromberg

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