# Summary of IRC Conversation on January 30, 2016

* A discussion about human-machine hybridization explored the theoretical possibility of having a power cord "tail" and modifying lungs to fix carbon and nitrogen, with participants debating the energy requirements and biological feasibility of such modifications.

* Users shared a paper on electromethanogenesis (direct biological conversion of electrical current into methane), discussing potential applications for internal energy recycling in modified biological systems.

* A link was shared to a comprehensive critique of the scientific reward system (http://thinklab.com/blog/10-consequences-of-a-broken-scientific-reward-system/36), highlighting fundamental problems in academic research.

* Thinklab's innovative peer review model was discussed, which includes paying reviewers ($20 minimum per comment, with potential earnings of $100-400 for a full review) and allowing open participation from qualified individuals.

* A user shared their 3D printer source code written in ImplicitCAD (http://kalli1.faikvm.com/HacDC/OpticalTableRobot/files/tip/), prompting discussion about creating libraries of standard parts.

* A resource for public datasets was shared (https://github.com/caesar0301/awesome-public-datasets), containing various collections including scientific and technical data.