# Key Points from IRC Log (March 8, 2016)

• A study in Nature Neuroscience was shared about genetically targeted magnetic control of the nervous system, specifically how coupling ferritin to the TRPV4 C-terminus converts TRPV4 to a magnetic field detector.

• Research on Trichogrammatidae (insects less than 1mm) was discussed, noting their evolutionary adaptation of neurons losing their nuclei to conserve brain volume, as documented in "The smallest insects evolve anucleate neurons."

• A discussion about hydrocephalic Yorkshire terriers revealed disappointing results regarding brain volume loss, with speculation that more extreme cases might not survive for study.

• Solar RF noise from the sun was debated as a potential timekeeping mechanism, with superkuh explaining why it's impractical - local RF interference would make cross-correlation difficult, similar to issues faced by very long baseline interferometry projects.

• Technical details about radio interferometry were shared, with superkuh describing their use of an analog correlator with equal length cables and the challenges of sending Diseqc commands to satellite dish motors.

• A paper on "The rate of growth in scientific publication and the decline in coverage provided by Science Citation Index" was referenced, highlighting issues in tracking the expanding scientific literature.