- RandIter asked for recommendations on a reliable, long-term U.S. facility that can safely store biological samples (e.g., saliva) so they can be re-analyzed later and eventually digitized when sequencing or archiving technology becomes cheaper and more accurate.  
- kanzure shared the SENS Foundation’s 2010 year-end review (PDF and web links), summarizing progress in rejuvenation biotech and longevity research.  
- kanzure also posted a link to “Gitionary,” a graphical game that teaches Git commands, illustrating the community’s interest in playful, open-source educational tools.  
- ybit noted that Team FREDNET, a Google Lunar X-Prize entrant, appears to lack an IRC channel or publicly visible source code, questioning its open-source credentials; kanzure clarified that the team coordinates via Skype and suggested contacting Kevin E. Myrick (now with Synergy Moon).  
- fenn linked to a “mind-controlled fluffy cat ear” wearable project, highlighting the intersection of BCI and consumer fashion prototypes.  
- kanzure proposed repackaging some of the SKDB/LEGO open-hardware documentation for broader public use, underscoring ongoing efforts to make modular design knowledge more accessible.