# Key Points from #hplusroadmap IRC Discussions

• Researchers discussed regenerative medicine advances, specifically a BBC article about nose cell transplants enabling paralyzed dogs to walk again, showing the community's interest in practical applications of tissue engineering.

• A scientific study of Albert Einstein's brain structure was shared and discussed, highlighting the community's interest in neuroanatomical correlates of exceptional cognitive abilities.

• Detailed technical exchange about silanization chemistry for microfluidics occurred, specifically using compounds like FDTS (1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluorodecyltrichlorosilane) as release agents when creating PDMS molds for soft lithography applications.

• Participants explored mathematical approaches for creating chirp gratings with gradually reducing line widths (from 1.5e-6mm to 0.004mm) for optical applications, sharing specific rendered designs and discussing software limitations in handling these complex patterns.

• The Facedancer11 USB device emulator was discussed as a security testing tool that allows researchers to write USB device emulators in Python to identify vulnerabilities in USB device drivers.

• A philosophical principle for innovation was articulated: "Live in the future, then build what's missing" and "When something annoys you, it could be because you're living in the future" - suggesting that personal frustrations with current technology can identify opportunities for meaningful development.