# Summary of #hplusroadmap IRC Log (Oct 10, 2013)

* A mathematical observation was shared that the Heaviside function at zero equals 0.5, which was noted as a surprising or significant result.

* A scientific paper on analytical biochemistry was shared and accessed through the channel's paperbot system (http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/0003269784903634).

* A user received emails requesting ezproxy credentials for accessing academic papers, referencing a GitHub repository of ezproxy URLs (https://github.com/kanzure/ezproxy-urls).

* Discussion about ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) occurred, with debate about whether open licensing of certain technologies might violate these regulations, particularly regarding export controls on floating point math implementations.

* The launch of O'Reilly's "Biocoder," a quarterly free e-newsletter for DIYbio and synthetic biology was mentioned, with skepticism expressed about its potential impact or longevity.

* A Science journal article was shared and retrieved through the paperbot system (http://www.sciencemag.org/content/early/2013/10/02/science.1241399).