- A new arXiv paper “Comparing dendritic trees with actual trees” (2307.01499) was shared as a possible source of algorithmic inspiration for neural-network or morphological modeling.  
- AMD’s wafer-fab and packaging facilities were highlighted in a recently posted YouTube tour, giving open-hardware enthusiasts a rare look at modern 3-D stacking and chip-on-wafer processes.  
- Discussion of open-source geometry tooling: juri_ is extending the HSlice library to implement “Tscherne,” a straight-skeleton algorithm that cleanly merges adjacent polygonal cells for inset/outset operations, with a target demo at the Chaos Communication Camp.  
- A MedicalXpress article warning against early human germline edits prompted kanzure to counter that “better germline engineering methods” (e.g., base editing) already exist and should simply be used instead.  
- SkyWater/efabless MPW shuttle now explicitly supports analog designs via the open-source Caravel “user_project_analog” template, lowering barriers for community mixed-signal ASICs.  
- muurkha noted that TI-68k calculators (TI-89/92+/v200) are fully rooted, making them pocket-sized 68000 development boards; Hooloovoo showcased a collection and the GoodWatch replacement PCB for Casio calculator watches as wearable hackable hardware.  
- L29Ah’s current projects include a DIY protein-bar formulation, 3-D-printed household parts, and a Stellar wallet—illustrating the channel’s mix of biohacking, open manufacturing, and crypto tooling.