# Key Points from IRC Log (May 23, 2011)

• Bio.cc was reported as back online, suggesting the restoration of a biology-related resource or community platform.

• AgingPortfolio.org was discussed, with observations about its development team size seeming disproportionate to the project scope, including a mention of its training sets documentation.

• Jonathan's list of "things-to-measure-from-the-body" was shared, indicating ongoing interest in biometric tracking and quantified self approaches.

• An article in The Guardian about open science and shared research on the internet was mentioned, featuring someone named Joseph (likely Joseph Jackson, a figure in the open science movement).

• A discussion about ISO standards documents (10303-42, 10303-203, 10303-214, and 10303-11) took place, related to manufacturing specifications.

• Resources were shared including "Architecture of Open Source Applications" (aosabook.org) and Arduino-JS, a JavaScript implementation for Arduino hardware.

• Halcyon Molecular (a DNA sequencing company) was mentioned as recruiting one of the channel members, suggesting career opportunities in genomics.

• Several articles about open science and biohacking were shared, including "Open Science: A Future Shaped by Shared Experience" and a piece about "biopunks tinkering with the building blocks of life."

• A paper on DIY fabrication of microstructures by projection photolithography was shared, demonstrating interest in accessible microfabrication techniques.