# Key Points from #hplusroadmap IRC Discussions

• IRC visualization tools were discussed, with ybit2 sharing results from pisg analysis of the channel logs and Utopiah recommending PieSpy as an alternative visualization tool.

• Circadian rhythm research was highlighted, describing how scientists at Yamaguchi University extracted RNA from hair follicles to monitor gene activity patterns that peaked during periods of alertness.

• The BioCurious DIY biology lab project reached 50% of its Kickstarter funding goal with 25 days remaining in the campaign, showing momentum in community-supported biohacking spaces.

• Advanced engineering discussions covered CERN's transition from EUCLID CAD software and the challenges of modeling complex structures like the Large Electron-Positron Collider with thousands of components.

• Paul Breed's experiment with 3D-printed rocket motors using Shapeways' stainless steel laser sintering revealed porosity issues, with participants discussing potential solutions like bronze infiltration techniques.

• A debate emerged about patent threats in open-source projects, specifically concerning the LUF-team potentially patenting technologies that "have been around forever," highlighting tensions between open innovation and intellectual property protection.

• Participants shared resources on retrocausality physics, chemical reaction simulation tools, and NASA's Scientific and Technical Information database, demonstrating the group's interdisciplinary approach to transhumanist technologies.