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Joseph Stromberg

Joseph Stromberg

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Joseph Stromberg

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    The NFL preseason has already had 35 concussionsThe NFL preseason has already had 35 concussions
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    A reminder that football’s concussion crisis isn’t going away.

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Space
    This space dust came from outside our solar systemThis space dust came from outside our solar system
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    If the tests hold up, it’ll be the first object we’ve ever collected from interstellar space.

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Science of Everyday Life
    Do revolving doors actually save energy?Do revolving doors actually save energy?
    Science of Everyday Life

    Yes — and here’s how much energy you save each time you use them.

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Transportation
    Not one person has died using bike share in the USNot one person has died using bike share in the US
    Transportation

    After 23 million total rides, bike share has a far better safety record than anyone expected.

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Video
    Shark Week, debunkedShark Week, debunked
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    How the Discovery Channel’s Shark Week became the worst possible source of information about sharks.

    By Joseph Stromberg and Joss Fong
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    How to avoid getting ripped off by the dentistHow to avoid getting ripped off by the dentist
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    Here are the dental products, procedures, and red flags you should be watching out for.

    By Joseph Stromberg
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    Physicists made a tractor beam using tiny wavesPhysicists made a tractor beam using tiny waves
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    It could be used to corral floating garbage or confine oil spills.

    By Joseph Stromberg
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    How to see the Supermoon happening this weekendHow to see the Supermoon happening this weekend
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    This weekend will have the biggest and brightest full moon of the year.

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Almanac
    The science of bringing back the recently deadThe science of bringing back the recently dead
    Almanac

    A new book explores the strange history and fascinating possibilities of resuscitation.

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Almanac
    Scientists just created a real-life TransformerScientists just created a real-life Transformer
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    Behold: the first step towards Autobots, in one GIF.

    By Joseph Stromberg