Link About It: This Week’s Picks

Batteries inspired by eels, make-up kits in space, naturally pink chocolate and more

1. NASA’s Make-Up Kits Astronauts take plenty of grooming products into space—soap, lotion, deodorant, toothbrushes and more—but back in 1978, NASA believed women would also want a full make-up kit. NASA’s History Office shared an image of the kit, along with a quote from Sally Ride—the first American woman to go into space: “The engineers at NASA, in their infinite wisdom, decided that women astronauts …

We Are Evolving Away From The Y Chromosome

Aside from the “master switch gene,” SRY, the Y chromosome (only found in men) contains very few other genes. And it’s the only chromosome not necessary for life. Right now, it’s in a state of degeneration, shriveling up for males. This degeneration has occurred because the Y chromosome is only ever present in one copy, passed from fathers to son, meaning there’s no chance to …

Cashmere Cat + Major Lazer + Tory Lanez: Miss You

With plenty of reverb, “Miss You” is a minimal but tropical track by Cashmere Cat, Major Lazer and Tory Lanez—with props to Palmistry for the original beat. While it’s certainly got an island-style vibe, the tune steers clear of becoming gimmicky—thanks in part to its glistening, polished production.