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Joseph Stromberg

Joseph Stromberg

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Joseph Stromberg

    Space
    Watch the Philae mission to land on a comet liveWatch the Philae mission to land on a comet live
    Space

    We’re moments away from finding out if the mission is a success

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Video
    The unprecedented comet landing, explained in 3 minutesThe unprecedented comet landing, explained in 3 minutes
    Play
    Video

    Comets may have brought the ingredients of life to Earth. Now we’re repaying the visit.

    By Joseph Stromberg and Joss Fong
    Almanac
    Space is vast. These newspaper headlines tell you just how vast.Space is vast. These newspaper headlines tell you just how vast.
    Almanac

    When you look at a nearby star, the light you see was emitted during the OJ Simpson trial.

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Space
    Philae is about to become the first spacecraft ever to land on a cometPhilae is about to become the first spacecraft ever to land on a comet
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    Space

    We’ve landed on six celestial bodies ever. The tiny spacecraft is about to make it seven.

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Space
    What aliens can teach us about global warmingWhat aliens can teach us about global warming
    Space

    What if climate change is a predictable consequence of intelligent life?

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Space
    After the Virgin Galactic crash, does space tourism still have a future?After the Virgin Galactic crash, does space tourism still have a future?
    Space

    Some customers are already canceling. But experts are optimistic.

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Space
    This is what it looks like when a new solar system formsThis is what it looks like when a new solar system forms
    Space

    The most detailed image of a new star system we’ve ever seen.

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Almanac
    Remember, remember the fifth of November: A guide to Guy Fawkes NightRemember, remember the fifth of November: A guide to Guy Fawkes Night
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    Almanac

    The gruesome history and quirky customs, explained

    By Joseph Stromberg
    archives
    Study: In the short term, elections make society less happy overallStudy: In the short term, elections make society less happy overall
    archives

    No matter who wins, we suffer from the blues.

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Almanac
    Watch: Definitive proof that a bowling ball and a feather fall at the same rate in a vacuumWatch: Definitive proof that a bowling ball and a feather fall at the same rate in a vacuum
    Almanac

    You can do some fun things with the world’s largest vacuum chamber.

    By Joseph Stromberg

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