# Summary of ##hplusroadmap IRC Log (Jan 11, 2017)

• Stanford researchers developed a 20-cent hand-powered blood centrifuge called "Paperfuge" based on the whirligig toy, likely from the same team that created the Foldscope, demonstrating low-cost medical technology for resource-limited settings.

• A user shared a research paper titled "Staying awake: top-down systems control of sleep" discussing neurological mechanisms of sleep regulation.

• Discussion of DIY microscopy materials occurred, with one user inquiring about optically clear, adhesive films for covering microscope samples, suggesting screen protectors as a potential solution.

• The channel maintained its focus on low-cost, accessible scientific tools that could democratize access to medical and scientific technologies in resource-constrained environments.

• The conversation demonstrated the channel's interest in biohacking, DIY science, and accessible technologies that support transhumanist goals of improved human capabilities through simple innovations.