# Key Points from IRC Log

• Kanzure raised questions about neural scanning efficiency, suggesting that "inline stitching" could reduce data storage requirements for mouse brain neuron scans, noting that "1000 pixels/neuron * a few billion * a few bits per pixel = not that much data."

• A user mentioned having issues compiling GROMACS (molecular dynamics simulation software) for their machine, with kanzure responding that they had experience with it and noting that nanoengineer has some GROMACS-related functionality.

• Kanzure expressed frustration about poor data archival practices, stating "everyone is absolutely shit at data archival and version control and release management," in the context of recovering old emails from Nick Szabo.

• There was a brief mention of a Space Invaders implementation in VHDL (hardware description language) with a link to a GitHub repository: https://github.com/fabioperez/space-invaders-vhdl

• A user questioned whether it would be appropriate to give noopept (a nootropic compound) to their cat, though this appeared to be a quote from a previous conversation.

• Several participants discussed Neal Stephenson's books, with recommendations for Cryptonomicon and Anathem.