# Key Ideas from #hplusroadmap IRC Discussions

• Participants shared significant scientific research, including PacBio's genomic sequencing of Haitian cholera strains and a collection of bioinformatics papers, while discussing the concept of "paperleaks" as a potential P2P system for sharing paywalled academic papers.

• DIY technology projects were highlighted, including Ben Krasnow's homemade liquid nitrogen generator, 3D-printed guitars with downloadable files, and local DIY biology lab initiatives where participants shared images of samples for community identification.

• The Gada Prize for open-source hardware development was discussed as a potential partnership with Humanity+ to provide 501c3 status for initiatives like the Grand Manufacturing Prize and Water Liberation Prize.

• Conversations about vertical farming technology debated the feasibility of using LED lights for growing crops in urban skyscrapers, with particular focus on power requirements and the potential for solar-powered growing systems.

• Participants shared and discussed media resources including Singularity Summit 2010 videos and a new video aggregation site (diyhpl.us:9000/random) featuring content on transhumanism and longevity, with plans to add interactive features.

• Discussions about robotics compared specialized versus general-purpose robots, referencing examples like ping pong juggling robots and Willow Garage's towel-folding robot.