- Stanford’s “Evo” foundation model was highlighted: a single-nucleotide-resolution transformer trained on 2.7 M prokaryotic/phage genomes that can predict and generate DNA, RNA, and protein sequences up to whole-genome scale (>650 k tokens).  
- MIT-IBM researchers published nanosecond protonic programmable resistors that operate at ~10 MV cm⁻¹, offering 10 000× faster switching than biological synapses and pointing toward ultra-fast, CMOS-compatible analog deep-learning hardware.  
- A longevity Q&A blog post (owlposting.com) circulated, covering practical questions about life-extension strategies.  
- A DIY electrolysis “needle-torch” experiment was shared: stainless-steel scrubbers, three 9 V batteries, and plastic spacers to create oxy-hydrogen bubbles on a $4 budget.  
- An IEEE Spectrum article on semiconductor-inspection techniques was linked, relevant to open-source nanofabrication efforts.  
- Atherosclerosis skepticism was aired: plaques localize to arteries (not veins) and correlate with turbulent flow rather than cholesterol concentration alone; a PCSK9-inhibitor access program for low-income patients was mentioned as a next step.