# Summary of IRC Log from #hplusroadmap (Nov 1, 2014)

• A scientific paper about skin research was shared (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17437486), with paperbot automatically providing a link to a full-text version.

• Detailed discussion about oscilloscopes occurred, specifically comparing the Rigol DS1054Z (4-channel, 50MHz) model with other options, with users debating whether to purchase models with built-in signal generators or wait for more versatile alternatives.

• Users compared different Software Defined Radio (SDR) platforms including HackRF and BladeRF, discussing their relative merits regarding duplex capabilities, bandwidth, and open-source status.

• A conversation about cryonics pricing took place, with a user questioning why the Cryonics Institute is significantly cheaper than Alcor and whether their pricing model is sustainable.

• Users shared resources including a tool for converting Eagle PCB files to KiCad format (https://github.com/DanChianucci/Eagle2Kicad) and a remote work job board (https://weworkremotely.com/).

• A user mentioned advanced photon detection technology using "photon-counting superconducting nanowire arrays" operated at cryogenic temperatures, capable of exceeding 1 bit per detected photon.