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Joseph Stromberg

Joseph Stromberg

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Joseph Stromberg

    Space
    Scientists now think we could find alien life in our lifetimes. Here’s how.Scientists now think we could find alien life in our lifetimes. Here’s how.
    Space

    Aliens were once science fiction. Now they’re a real possibility.

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Space
    NASA just released an incredible video of the far side of the moonNASA just released an incredible video of the far side of the moon
    Space

    This looks fake — but it’s real.

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Transportation
    The surprising origins of the traffic lightThe surprising origins of the traffic light
    Transportation

    It’s the 101st anniversary of the first electric traffic signal system.

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Climate
    Why your office is so cold: Its AC system is designed entirely for menWhy your office is so cold: Its AC system is designed entirely for men
    Climate

    Workplace discrimination starts with pay — and ends with climate control.

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Transportation
    This South Korean neighborhood banned cars for a month — and people loved itThis South Korean neighborhood banned cars for a month — and people loved it
    Transportation

    Something surprising happened when Haenggung-dong gave its streets over to pedestrians.

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Science
    This optical illusion video will make you see black and white in full colorThis optical illusion video will make you see black and white in full color
    Science

    Watch and be amazed.

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Space
    Philae’s clumsy landing taught us a surprising amount about cometsPhilae’s clumsy landing taught us a surprising amount about comets
    Space

    It didn’t go as planned — but it revealed the surface texture of a comet for the first time.

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Science
    This mesmerizing video shows how incredibly vast space really isThis mesmerizing video shows how incredibly vast space really is
    Science

    Even at the speed of light, the solar system is gigantic.

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Technology
    Robot umpires should be the future of baseballRobot umpires should be the future of baseball
    Technology

    It’s time to sacrifice tradition to get the right call.

    By Joseph Stromberg
    Culture
    How 2 Iowa reporters in 1973 accidentally started the world’s largest bike tourHow 2 Iowa reporters in 1973 accidentally started the world’s largest bike tour
    Culture

    RAGBRAI: the pie-filled, beer-soaked, quintessential summer festival of the Midwest.

    By Joseph Stromberg

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