- A Black Friday sale on microelectrode arrays (MEAs) was announced via the link http://nervous.cnns.unt.edu/, prompting discussion about what MEAs are and their relevance to neuro-interfacing projects.  
- genehacher outlined an improvised electrospinning experiment using 15 kV from a negative-ion generator to spin PLA fibers, debating flow-rate control with jihaaad and improvising a syringe-pump from an air compressor, PVC pipe, and tubing.  
- The group weighed practical constraints: lack of precise flow-rate measurement, tubing pressure limits, and the trade-off between fiber-size control and simply “electrospinning something for the lulz.”  
- willPow3r shared Google Trends data comparing search and news volume for “religion” and “science,” noting a long-term decline in search interest for “religion,” a rise in news coverage, and seasonal spikes for “science” at the start of academic terms.  
- ybit briefly mentioned a “live distro,” hinting at ongoing interest in portable or live Linux distributions for biohacking or lab work.