# Summary of #hplusroadmap IRC Log (Dec 17, 2013)

• Chris_99 shared information about the Microwave Auditory Effect, a phenomenon where microwave pulses can cause people to hear clicking sounds without conventional audio equipment, which has potential implications for non-invasive neural interfaces.

• A discussion occurred about detecting subvocalizations, with participants debating whether laser microphones could detect throat movements during subvocalization or if electrical measurement of muscle activity would be more effective.

• A paper on handheld miniature ion trap mass spectrometers was shared, demonstrating progress in portable analytical chemistry tools that could enable field testing capabilities.

• Delinquentme shared research about crystal growth on nanosheets and new protocols for easing monolayer bondings, which addresses issues with matching crystal lattices in thin films.

• The Tor Project announced they now accept Bitcoin donations, prompting a brief discussion about Tor versus I2P anonymity networks.

• A physics paper was shared and discussed, though the specific content required a captcha to access, highlighting access barriers to scientific literature.