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Joseph Stromberg

Joseph Stromberg

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Joseph Stromberg

    What if humans abandoned half the planet to wildlife? A conversation with E.O. Wilson
    Technology

    The Pulitzer Prize-winning scientist talks about his recent book, The Meaning of Human Existence.

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Space
    Virgin Galactic’s space vehicle has blown up during a test flightVirgin Galactic’s space vehicle has blown up during a test flight
    Space

    One of the pilots has reportedly died, and the other is seriously injured.

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Science of Everyday Life
    This is what laser tattoo removal looks likeThis is what laser tattoo removal looks like
    Science of Everyday Life

    Be warned: it hurts like hell.

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Almanac
    Why some animals have blue, green, or purple bloodWhy some animals have blue, green, or purple blood
    Almanac

    This is what you’ll see if you cut open a horseshoe crab.

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Space
    An unmanned Antares rocket carrying supplies to the space station explodedAn unmanned Antares rocket carrying supplies to the space station exploded
    Space

    No one was injured, and the cause is still unknown.

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Video
    The fascinating process of human decompositionThe fascinating process of human decomposition
    Play
    Video

    You’ve never seen death like this before. (Warning: graphic images)

    By Joseph Stromberg and Joss Fong
    Science of Everyday Life
    This is why flying on a plane makes you feel terribleThis is why flying on a plane makes you feel terrible
    Science of Everyday Life

    It turns out that sitting in a small, pressurized metal tube at 35,000 feet for several hours wreaks havoc on your body.

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Almanac
    How you (and other animals) breathe, in one beautiful GIFHow you (and other animals) breathe, in one beautiful GIF
    Almanac

    Who knew breathing could be so beautiful?

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Almanac
    Scientists just found out that this comet smells like rotten eggs and horse crapScientists just found out that this comet smells like rotten eggs and horse crap
    Almanac

    They say its bouquet also features “the pungent, suffocating odor of formaldehdye”

    By Joseph Stromberg
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    Ferns “talk” to each other to determine their sexFerns “talk” to each other to determine their sex
    archives

    This common plant is far more sophisticated than you think.

    By Joseph Stromberg

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