- LibreSilicon project (https://libresilicon.com/) was shared as an open-source initiative to create fully open semiconductor process technology and PDKs, aiming to democratize chip fabrication.  
- A 16-day mouse embryo visual-projection dataset was circulated, showing 3D imaging of neural projections after EyeDISCO clearing and Tag1 staining, highlighting advances in whole-organism imaging for connectomics.  
- Discussion of cadaver pricing for medical schools noted $1,300 for members vs $2,300 for non-members, questioning why prices have not risen despite reported shortages caused by increased organ donation.  
- NASA’s “Helical Engine” concept (report 20190029657) was introduced; participants expressed skepticism, arguing that relativistic mass variation without net energy change cannot yield propulsion.  
- A request was made for data on “safe” heavy-metal thresholds in dietary supplements, with 1 ppm in a 1 g/day supplement flagged as potentially excessive.