# Summary of #hplusroadmap IRC Log (Jan 17, 2012)

* An article in the New York Times about biohacking and DIY biology was shared: "For Bio-Hackers, Lab Work Often Begins at Home" (http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/17/science/for-bio-hackers-lab-work-often-begins-at-home.html).

* A blog post was shared arguing that academic authors should refuse to pay "open access" fees, challenging the current scientific publishing model (http://scienceinthesands.blogspot.com/2011/12/in-defense-of-submission-in-scientific.html).

* A user mentioned receiving an unusual email from the Norwegian military, though no further details were provided about its contents or significance.

* The channel had minimal substantive discussion during this period, with most activity consisting of users joining and leaving rather than engaging in technical conversations about transhumanism or related topics.