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"Kissing" stars, David Lynch's memoir, a "sexy potato" costume and more in this week's look at the web

1. “Kissing” Stars Scientists have spotted two massive, super-hot stars twirling into each other about 160,000 light years away. The nearly identical stars are so close together (about 7.5 million miles away from each other) that their surfaces overlap—making them appear as if they’re kissing. If the stars continue on their paths, two outcomes are possible: they will merge together and form a single, massive …

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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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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 …