# Summary of #hplusroadmap IRC Log (Jan 27, 2010)

* A discussion about an aging roadmap document was initiated, with a request for information about the source of details in item #7 from http://designfiles.org/papers/longevity/aging_roadmap.txt

* Several academic papers on nanotechnology were shared, including "Nanoscale Optical Imaging and Spectroscopy," "Smart Nanotextiles," and papers on nano-positioning and micro-electrode fabrication.

* The Foresight Institute's GADA Prize (http://www.foresight.org/gadaprize.php) was discussed, which challenges participants to create self-replicating manufacturing systems with specific requirements including 90% printable mass, 60-watt power usage, and replication in under 10 days.

* A MakerBot enthusiast reported progress on a gear generator script, while another mentioned acquiring a full set of RepRap Darwin frame parts, showing ongoing development in DIY 3D printing communities.

* A 9GB dataset of PLoS (Public Library of Science) publications from 2009-10-14 was shared via BioTorrents (http://www.biotorrents.net/details.php?id=17), representing a significant open science resource.

* A paper on open design of manufacturing equipment was shared (http://www.opendesign.org/CHIRP_Open_Design_Mfg_Equipment.pdf), relevant to the channel's interest in open-source hardware.

* Discussion of DIY biology and "garage ribofunk" referenced several articles about the growing homebrew genetic engineering movement, including content from Futurismic and the "Outlaw Biology" project.