# Summary of #hplusroadmap IRC Log (Jan 31, 2010)

• A user requested access to a scientific paper about Giardia lamblia cysts after treatment with ozone and chlorine, showing the community's interest in water treatment research.

• Users discussed DIY technology ethics when sharing a hoax article about home laser eye surgery kits, highlighting concerns about the legality of self-administered medical procedures.

• The Nokia N900 was extensively discussed as a Linux-based mobile device with strong hacking potential, with users sharing resources including Nokia's official "Hacker's Guide to the N900."

• A user shared information about upcoming academic talks at UT, including "Epigenetic remodeling of synaptic AMPA receptors in neuronal death" and "Developmental Biology of a Bacterium."

• The channel discussed the FBI's "Biological Science Outreach Program in the WMD Directorate" recruiting postdocs at an open-source biology conference, showing government interest in DIY biology.

• Users shared and evaluated low-cost housing solutions, including a $1,500 flat-pack house design, with discussion about practical improvements like adding sun shades and insulation.

• Links to educational resources were shared, including an OpenCourseWare site from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid and a "Young Makers" initiative for youth involvement in making.