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Joseph Stromberg

Joseph Stromberg

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Joseph Stromberg

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    7 of the biggest moments in space history, captured in sound7 of the biggest moments in space history, captured in sound
    Almanac

    This is what a comet flyby and interstellar space actually sound like

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Space
    There’s a partial solar eclipse Thursday afternoon. Here’s how to see itThere’s a partial solar eclipse Thursday afternoon. Here’s how to see it
    Space

    Good news: it’ll be viewable from pretty much anywhere in the US

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Sports
    Study: More than 80 percent of football concussions go unreportedStudy: More than 80 percent of football concussions go unreported
    Sports

    Concussions are way more common than we realize

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Almanac
    Cats are selfish, unfeeling, environmentally harmful creaturesCats are selfish, unfeeling, environmentally harmful creatures
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    The scientific case against owning a cat.

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    The science of extreme altruism: why people risk their lives to save strangersThe science of extreme altruism: why people risk their lives to save strangers
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    What psychology and neuroscience tell us about this remarkable behavior

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Space
    Watch Mars’ water dry up over billions of years, in two minutesWatch Mars’ water dry up over billions of years, in two minutes
    Space

    See the planet transform from a warm, wet world to the cold, dry one we know today.

    By Joseph Stromberg
    40 maps and charts that explain sports in America
    Technology

    The passes, the shots, the players, the teams, the dollars, and of course, the fans.

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Almanac
    This map tells you exactly when the trees near you will change colorThis map tells you exactly when the trees near you will change color
    Almanac

    Plan your leaf-watching accordingly

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Transportation
    Latvian bicyclists’ brilliant demonstration of how bikes reduce traffic jamsLatvian bicyclists’ brilliant demonstration of how bikes reduce traffic jams
    Transportation

    Here’s a vivid way of seeing how much more space people take up in cars

    By Joseph Stromberg
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    These cave paintings discovered in Indonesia are as old as any art ever foundThese cave paintings discovered in Indonesia are as old as any art ever found
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    All of humanity’s oldest art had been found in Europe — until now

    By Joseph Stromberg

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