# Key Points from #hplusroadmap IRC Log

• Users discussed SciHub access issues, noting that the University of Sydney had blocked the service and explaining that SciHub's use of random ezproxy accounts can lead to student account suspensions when credentials leak.

• A resource for biology education was shared: "A Guide to Biology" PDF from Carnegie Mellon University, potentially useful for those studying biological sciences.

• The death of AI pioneer Marvin Minsky was discussed, with users noting he was an Alcor member but died of a cerebral hemorrhage, which presents challenges for effective cryopreservation.

• DIY biology equipment was a topic of interest, with one user mentioning they owned a DNA sequencing gel electrophoresis power supply that could potentially be adapted for microcapillary gels for sequencing purposes.

• Users shared information about visual microphone technology that can recover audio by analyzing subtle vibrations of objects (like chip bags or plants) visible in video footage, with links to GitHub repositories for Eulerian magnification.

• A significant discussion centered on CRISPR attribution controversies, with users sharing articles about conflicts between researchers, including "The Villain of CRISPR" and related commentary about scientific credit disputes in this groundbreaking gene editing technology.