# Summary of #hplusroadmap IRC Log (May 9, 2010)

* Several open science and DIY biology resources were shared, including OpenScienceFund.org, OpenSourceNano.net, and discussions about DIYbio's growing presence in media and public perception.

* Microfluidics developments were discussed, with links to resources about fabrication methods, standardization challenges, and DIY approaches to microfluidic systems.

* VOSviewer (vosviewer.com) was mentioned as a tool for constructing maps based on co-occurrence data, potentially useful for research visualization.

* Participants discussed the SpaceX factory appearing in Iron Man 2, with Elon Musk making a cameo and actual SpaceX hardware visible in the film.

* FabLabs developments in the Netherlands were shared, showing the spread of digital fabrication spaces internationally.

* A multiple-material 3D printing advancement was highlighted via a Hack-a-Day link, representing progress in additive manufacturing technology.

* A humorous but technically-oriented discussion occurred about the theoretical challenges of attaching lasers to marine animals, referencing historical military marine mammal programs.