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Joseph Stromberg

Joseph Stromberg

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Joseph Stromberg

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    Scientists made a huge discovery about the Big Bang in March. But it was probably wrong.Scientists made a huge discovery about the Big Bang in March. But it was probably wrong.
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    How a faint scattering of dust led physicists astray.

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Sports
    John Oliver: Roger Goodell has “lost the moral high ground to TMZ”John Oliver: Roger Goodell has “lost the moral high ground to TMZ”
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    Oliver reviews Roger Goodell’s 45 minute, entirely meaningless press conference

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Technology
    Watch this cartoon to finally understand quantum computingWatch this cartoon to finally understand quantum computing
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    The whole bizarre, complicated field, explained in a few minutes.

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Space
    Is Martian soil actually good for farming?Is Martian soil actually good for farming?
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    A new study suggests it’s better than we thought.

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Sports
    Roger Goodell won’t admit the NFL has a domestic violence problemRoger Goodell won’t admit the NFL has a domestic violence problem
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    Ray Rice is not the first NFL player to assault a woman.

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Transportation
    Should bikes and cars share the same road — and the same rules?Should bikes and cars share the same road — and the same rules?
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    Biking’s biggest debate, explained.

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Science of Everyday Life
    Loud headphones are making us prematurely deafLoud headphones are making us prematurely deaf
    Science of Everyday Life

    You really shouldn’t listen with the volume all the way up. Here’s why.

    By Joseph Stromberg
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    Adrian Peterson didn’t just “go too far” — research shows it’s never okay to hit a childAdrian Peterson didn’t just “go too far” — research shows it’s never okay to hit a child
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    Kids who are physically punished are more likely to suffer from addiction, depression, and other mental health problems as adults.

    By Joseph Stromberg
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    SpaceX, asteroid mining, and space tourism: A guide to private spaceflightSpaceX, asteroid mining, and space tourism: A guide to private spaceflight
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    Private companies are taking over the space sector. Here’s what you need to know

    Space
    NASA picked the two private spacecraft to replace the Space ShuttleNASA picked the two private spacecraft to replace the Space Shuttle
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    The SpaceX Dragon and Boeing CST-100 will being ferrying astronauts to the space station in 2017.

    By Joseph Stromberg

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