- A DIY tDCS (transcranial direct-current stimulation) kit called “GoFlow” was linked, reigniting discussion about at-home brain stimulation and n-back cognitive testing.  
- Channel members debated the sudden popularity of tDCS, with some arguing it lacks specificity compared to other neuromodulation techniques.  
- A Nature news article on tDCS safety and efficacy was shared, alongside the new subreddit r/tDCS as a community hub.  
- Massive-scale computing on a budget was explored, with suggestions including EC2 spot instances, GPU clusters, and FPGA arrays.  
- Bioautomation Inc. (Texas) was highlighted as a potential employer for open-source bio-hardware enthusiasts.  
- A $130 k “server-rack” DNA synthesizer (Biolytic BLP-192) and IDT’s trade-in program for used ABI/Expedite synthesizers were noted as affordable entry points to high-throughput oligo production.  
- A humorous cart test on a lab-supply site briefly listed $25 M worth of synthesizers with overnight FedEx shipping options.  
- ELISA was recommended as the keyword for multiplex blood-protein detection experiments.