# Key Points from IRC Log (June 6, 2011)

• A link to Geoffrey West's Edge.org conversation was shared, likely related to his work on scaling laws in biology and cities.

• LulzSec IRC logs were posted and discussed, with one user noting they recognized an acquaintance in the logs.

• The National Academies Press announced the release of several thousand free PDF books, representing a significant open access resource for academic literature.

• A user proposed a low-cost method for measuring plant structure by embedding plants in gelatin or ice, slicing at regular intervals, and scanning the slices, seeking feedback on this approach.

• Alternative plant scanning methods were suggested, including using a rotary table with silhouette scanning and more advanced techniques like plenoptic cameras.

• An interesting longevity finding was shared: children raised in orphanages have shorter telomere lengths than those raised in foster care, suggesting environmental impacts on cellular aging.

• A link to "Human+ The Future of Our Species" exhibition at the Science Gallery was shared, likely featuring transhumanist concepts and technologies.