# Summary of #hplusroadmap IRC Log (July 9, 2015)

* Anders Sandberg and Meredith Patterson conducted a Reddit AMA about knot theory, discussing their research on the mathematics of tie knots, which was published in PeerJ.

* Users discussed issues with NCBI genome databases, discovering inconsistencies and missing data across multiple FTP mirrors, raising concerns about potential loss of genomic data due to poor synchronization and error checking.

* A scientific paper titled "Building an organic computing device with multiple interconnected brains" was shared, discussing research on connecting multiple brains into a computational network.

* Users discussed the POSaM (Programmable Oligonucleotide Synthesizer and Microarrayer) system, examining its playbook files and software architecture to understand its operation for DNA microarray synthesis.

* A modified Epson 1430 printer converted for T-shirt printing was shared, showing interest in repurposing commercial printing technology for custom applications.

* NASA's "Orbiting Rainbows" paper was shared, describing a novel approach to space construction using optical manipulation of aerosols, with discussion about potentially implementing similar concepts using inkjet technology.