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NASA's lunar photo album, virtual reality to help with dieting and more in this week's look at the web

1. How Virtual Reality Can Help With Dieting At Tokyo University’s Cyber Interface Lab, researchers are exploring the ways virtual reality can influence the way we see, taste and experience different foods. Using a head-mounted camera and virtual reality display, scientist Takuji Narumi has found a way to give a single cookie five distinct flavors, just by manipulating the way it looks and smells. He’s …

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New music by The Brian Jonestown Massacre, Erykah Badu covers Drake and more in this week's musical round-up

High Water: Moonlight Mind High Water (aka NYC-based musician Will Epstein) has been mostly mum since releasing his debut EP The Beautiful Moon in 2013. With the celestial bodies in perfect alignment, he finally releases a new track, “Moonlight Mind,” that continues his veneration for the mystical orb in the night sky. “This track exists as a bridge between the last release and the new …

Link About It: This Week’s Picks

The women boxers of NYC, housing on Mars and more in this week's look at the web

1. The Women of New York’s Boxing Scene With more people turning their attention toward the world of women’s boxing (thanks in part to UFC champion Ronda Rousey), photographer Brittany Carmichael ventured into some of NYC’s boxing gyms to capture the city’s fighters. Many of the women featured found their way into the sport under various circumstances, but it’s clear that a rigorous work ethic …