Joshua A. Krisch
Vocativ
New York, NY, United States
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Past articles by Joshua:
We’re Probably Living In A Universe Full Of Dead Aliens
"Our suggestion that the universe is filled with dead aliens might disappoint some, but the universe is under no obligation to prevent disappointment" → Read More
A Trippy Theory About Dead Cats Could Change Quantum Physics
Schrodinger's cat—famous (theoretically, anyway) for being both alive and dead—can now exist in two places at once, study suggests → Read More
Why You Feel Groggy When You’re Not In Your Own Bed
Vocativ uses intelligent technology, smart journalists and the wisdom of the crowd to find story leads and angles no other news organization can. → Read More
How National Donut Day Taught Us Do-Gooders Are Donut Thieves
Scientists used anonymous donut sales to show that, even when tasty treats are at stake, people more or less follow the honor system. Unless they work for a non-profit. → Read More
How Illegal Marijuana Farms Are Killing Endangered Species
Isolated forests are ideal locations for growing marijuana —but endangered species live there too. Here's why illegal marijuana farms matter. → Read More
Anti-Vaccine Websites Are Tricking Parents With These "Facts"
Two thirds of anti-vaccine websites claim they're using scientific evidence to back up their claims, study shows → Read More
Chipotle Isn't The Only Fast Food Chain With An E. Coli Problem
The CDC tracks several E. Coli outbreaks every year. A lot of them are at restaurants and fast food establishments → Read More
Why Teens Should Be Talking About Sex With Their Moms
Studies suggest teens who talk to their moms about sex tend to stay safer in the bedroom → Read More
Cancer Research Goes Viral With New Drug Imlygic
The FDA just approved a virus as a cancer treatment. Here’s why it matters → Read More
Frustrated By Surge Pricing? You Aren't Alone (And Science Can Help)
Uber claims its higher "surge prices" during peak travel times help get drivers on the road. Science says otherwise → Read More
Junk Science: Women Are Not Friskier In Colder Climates
Scientists found that fruit flies are less monogamous when they’re in cold climates. And somehow that became “women get friskier in the winter” → Read More
Psychology Of A Slump: Why Mets Shouldn't Overthink The World Series
World Series Psychology: Do The Mets Have What It Takes To Win? → Read More
The Science Behind Your Favorite Halloween Monsters
There's a perfectly reasonable scientific explanation for werewolves, zombies and ghosts. (Or is it??) → Read More
How China's One-Child Policy Spawned A Generation Of "Little Emperors"
China's one child policy has ended, but the psychological impacts of nation-wide family planning live on → Read More
Animal Astronauts: A Brief History Of Dogs, Cats and Monkeys In Space
Russia plans to send monkeys to Mars, potentially adding several more creatures to the list of animal astronauts → Read More
Volkswagen Emissions Will Likely Kill 60 People
Scientist say the pollution that Volkswagen illicitly pumped into the air will increase rates of lung cancer, asthma and COPD → Read More
Junk Science: Chocolate Won't Cure Heart Disease
Sorry, folks. This one was just far too good to be true → Read More
Artificial Intelligence May Cure Gambling Addictions
Meet the computer program that knows gambling addictions well enough to force you to fold 'em → Read More
Elephant And Whale Poop Is Important To The Planet And Here’s Why
Human activities are killing off large mammals—and that could have devastating effects on the farming industry → Read More
Here's How Much Bacon You Need To Eat To Raise Your Cancer Risk
The World Health Organization confirms that bacon, hotdogs and deli meats cause cancer in humans, and declares all red meat "probably carcinogenic" → Read More