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Joseph Stromberg

Joseph Stromberg

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Joseph Stromberg

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    7 things Kindle highlights tell us about readers7 things Kindle highlights tell us about readers
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    The Hunger Games and the Bible are really, really popular.

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Sports
    The science of why LeBron cramped up last nightThe science of why LeBron cramped up last night
    Sports

    Dehydration and muscle fatigue can both cause cramping — and people with naturally high levels of sodium in their sweat are inevitably prone to it.

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Transportation
    Study: Bike lanes really do increase bikingStudy: Bike lanes really do increase biking
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    Research shows they put more bikers on the road — but are also viewed positively by non-biking residents

    By Joseph Stromberg
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    The case against spanking kidsThe case against spanking kids
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    Research shows that people who are spanked as children are more likely to suffer from depression, addiction, and other mental health problems as adults

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Space
    NASA’s about to harvest lettuce in spaceNASA’s about to harvest lettuce in space
    Space

    A new experiment will lead the way to astronauts finally growing their own food

    By Joseph Stromberg
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    What polls tell us about belief in global warmingWhat polls tell us about belief in global warming
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    67 percent of Americans believe the Earth is warming, but only 44 percent blame humans

    By Joseph Stromberg
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    A food scientist’s 4 tips for barbecue successA food scientist’s 4 tips for barbecue success
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    Chemistry explains why you should use a salt-based marinade, let meat rest, and not sear under any circumstances.

    By Joseph Stromberg
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    Why you’re going to be paying more for coffee soonWhy you’re going to be paying more for coffee soon
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    Blame drought in Brazil and a fungus in Central America

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Space
    This capsule could be the future of space travelThis capsule could be the future of space travel
    Space

    SpaceX hopes to start using the newly debuted spacecraft to ferry astronauts to the International Space Station in 2017

    By Joseph Stromberg
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    Sound experts agree: Beats by Dre aren’t greatSound experts agree: Beats by Dre aren’t great
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    Apple may have paid $3 billion for Beats Audio, but audiophiles say its products aren’t worth buying.

    By Joseph Stromberg