- ELPIs (Extreme Lifespans through Perpetual-equalising Interventions) theory site shared: http://www.elpistheory.info.  
- PLoS ONE paper on memory retention through metamorphosis in moths discussed: http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0001736.  
- Mendeley contacts (William Gunn) and possible data-sharing of an internal literature index were mentioned; Mendeley’s web-importer tool highlighted: http://www.mendeley.com/import/.  
- DIY stereo-microscope build guide posted: http://www.funsci.com/fun3_en/uzoom/uzoom.htm.  
- OpenBeam open-source miniature construction system Kickstarter raised ≈ $100 k: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ttstam/openbeam-an-open-source-miniature-construction-sys.  
- Discussion of stepper-motor acceleration, resonance compensation (Gecko drivers), micro-stepping, and Arduino libraries for ramping.  
- PHP-CGI CVE-2012-1823 exploit allowing source-code leakage via “?-s” URLs circulated with live vulnerable examples.  
- High-school “makerspace” requirements document from O’Reilly critiqued for potential trademark lock-in and vendor steering (MakerBot, Makezine).  
- SBIR grant programs briefly debated; characterized as government grants (not loans) for small-business R&D.  
- Turmeric sourcing tips: prefer late-harvest, high-curcumin varieties for longevity use rather than bright-yellow culinary grades; supplier sfherb.com recommended.