# Key Points from #hplusroadmap IRC Discussion

• A science news resolver tool was created by a user to address the problem of science journalism not linking to original research papers, functioning by prepending "http://designfiles.org:8085/" to news URLs to locate the actual scientific papers.

• The group discussed advancements in DIY fabrication technologies, including CloudFab (a 3D printing service that integrates with Thingiverse), a DIY version of the Festo iFab (a 3-degree-of-freedom parallel robot), and a high-end DIY laser cutter capable of cutting sheet metal.

• Participants shared research relevant to longevity science, including a paper on cellular senescence titled "Skp2 targeting suppresses tumorigenesis by Arf-p53-independent cellular senescence."

• The conversation included extensive critique of PHP as a programming language, with participants discussing its design flaws, security vulnerabilities, and how its poor architecture may foster a culture of accepting low-quality code.

• Virtual assistant and outsourcing services were discussed, with several options shared (getfriday.com, yourmaninindia.com, asksunday.com), though preference was expressed for finding assistance within existing communities.

• A Nature Methods paper on visualizing biological data was shared, reflecting the group's interest in scientific data visualization techniques and tools.