- A newly disclosed remote-code-execution vulnerability in Debian’s apt/apt-get package manager (CVE-2019-3462) was discussed; participants argued that the researcher’s same-day public disclosure left too little time for global patching and may have prioritized exploit utility over responsible disclosure timelines.  
- A PNAS pre-print on “Enhancing human learning via spaced-repetition optimization” was shared, highlighting algorithmic scheduling of reviews to maximize long-term retention.  
- News that He Jiankui (CRISPR-baby scientist) had been formally fired by Southern University of Science and Technology was circulated, along with links to the university’s official statement and mainstream coverage.  
- Rapid executive turnover at Editas Medicine (CEO and CFO departures within a month) was noted on Twitter as a possible signal that “CRISPR is entering the clinic and reality is setting in.”  
- A GoFundMe campaign (gofundme.com/he-jiankui) was discovered that solicits donations for He Jiankui’s legal fees, relocation, and private security, prompting half-serious discussion of crowdfunding a private “exfiltration” operation.  
- Practical biohacking: black pepper’s piperine was cited for its ability to almost eliminate heterocyclic amine (HCA) formation in cooked meat; one participant described past kitchen extractions of pure piperine crystals and current commercial availability via Longecity vendors.  
- A Craigslist ad for a “molecular imager/gel doc” system at an unusually low price sparked speculation that the unit might be stolen or incomplete, followed by tips on safe gel handling and the utility of built-in screens and thermal printers for lab notebooks.