# Summary of IRC Log from #hplusroadmap (August 22, 2013)

• A study on "Frequency-dependent enhancement of fluid intelligence induced by transcranial oscillatory potentials" was shared (via PubMed), suggesting potential cognitive enhancement through transcranial stimulation techniques.

• Several scientific papers were discussed and accessed through paperbot, including a Nature article and a Nucleic Acids Research paper, demonstrating the channel's focus on sharing and discussing current research.

• A user mentioned Richard Thieme referencing kanzure's homepage during a DEF CON 20 presentation, indicating connections between the transhumanist community and hacker/security conferences.

• Discussion about biotech Contract Research Organizations (CROs) as potential business opportunities, with suggestions to use Science Exchange as a platform to start offering scientific services.

• A concept was proposed for creating a network of distributed garage labs connected by drone transport for moving materials between locations, representing innovative thinking about decentralized scientific infrastructure.

• There was discussion about the operating costs of biohacking spaces, with one user noting that while some labs require $5,000-6,000 monthly for basic operations, similar facilities could potentially be run for $500-1,000 in lower-cost locations like Nashville.