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Joseph Stromberg

Joseph Stromberg

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Joseph Stromberg

    Politics
    St. Louis’ plan to keep the Rams is a $400 million mistakeSt. Louis’ plan to keep the Rams is a $400 million mistake
    Politics

    Politicians need to stop wasting public money on pro stadiums.

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Science of Everyday Life
    Kale, cauliflower, and cabbage are all varieties of a single magical plant speciesKale, cauliflower, and cabbage are all varieties of a single magical plant species
    Science of Everyday Life

    How one plant can be so many foods.

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Science
    How tiny electrodes in the brain could treat Parkinson’s, OCD, and even depressionHow tiny electrodes in the brain could treat Parkinson’s, OCD, and even depression
    Science

    It’s called deep brain stimulation — and doctors don’t know exactly how it works

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Science
    A family is suing Pop Warner football over their son’s suicideA family is suing Pop Warner football over their son’s suicide
    Science

    Joseph Chernach’s family is seeking $5 million in damages.

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Climate
    This mesmerizing time lapse shows a river changing course over timeThis mesmerizing time lapse shows a river changing course over time
    Climate

    Rivers seem permanent. But they move all the time.

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Technology
    SpaceX and OneWeb are racing to build an internet in spaceSpaceX and OneWeb are racing to build an internet in space
    Technology

    They plan to use satellites to serve people without wired connections — especially in developing countries.

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Science
    For NASA, sending a person to Mars is simple. Dealing with Congress is hard.For NASA, sending a person to Mars is simple. Dealing with Congress is hard.
    Science

    Will NASA’s $100 billion plan to put a human on Mars actually happen?

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Climate
    Vaccines don’t cause autism. Here’s what we know about what does.Vaccines don’t cause autism. Here’s what we know about what does.
    Climate

    Inherited genes, random mutations, and environmental factors.

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Almanac
    Oxt: The simple new word that will change your life foreverOxt: The simple new word that will change your life forever
    Almanac

    Tired of saying “not this weekend but the weekend after”? You’re in luck

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Life
    The case against always leaving the toilet seat downThe case against always leaving the toilet seat down
    Life

    Some basic math shows it causes the seat to get touched more than necessary.

    By Joseph Stromberg

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