# Summary of #hplusroadmap IRC Log (March 28, 2016)

* A neuroscientist at Argonne National Laboratory is exploring the use of the Advanced Photon Source (APS) X-ray synchrotron for brain mapping without cutting or deforming samples, though resolution is not yet as good as electron microscopy.

* Several academic papers were shared, including Anders Sandberg's "Energetics of the brain and AI" which argues that de novo AI energy requirements may have little correlation with brain energy requirements, as AI could use more compressed and efficient processes.

* A paper on "Human connectome mapping and monitoring using neuronanorobots" was shared from the Journal of Transhumanist Studies, along with another on cryopreservation of embryos as a future family planning option.

* A speculative physics paper titled "Putting out the dark fire: constraining speculative physics disasters" was discussed, examining scenarios where baryonic matter could be autocatalytically converted into dark matter.

* Discussion of microfluidics fabrication techniques included the possibility of using off-the-shelf laser cutters (though spot size limitations were noted) and using BluRay writer optical heads for very small spot sizes.

* A brief critique of Grindhouse Wetware (a biohacking group) mentioned they had failed to properly research biocompatible coatings for implants, resulting in health issues despite such coatings being known for decades.