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Conversation with a Cyborg.
Conversation with a Cyborg – A digital conversation with Professor Kevin Warwick
This is a videoconference with Professor Kevin Warwick, a cybernetics expert from the University of Reading in the UK.

It includes background notes, and a collection of video clips in which students ask questions about his transponder implant, how the transponder works, laboratory experiments, transfer of neural signals, and the future of his work. Transcripts of the videos are also provided.
Biocontrol of possums.
Biocontrol of possums: Could other animals be affected?
In this videoconference, scientist Doug Eckery and Greymouth High School students discuss the importance of finding a biocontrol solution that is species specific.
Bioinformatics.
Bioinformatics and the nutrigenomics research programme
Six researchers explain the meaning of bioinformatics is and it's important in the Nutrigenomics Project.
Biological safety cabinets.
Biological safety cabinets
Dr Martin Philpott works on cancer cells at Auckland Medical School. In this video clip, he explains why he needs to do this work in a Class II Contamination Hood.
Biotechnology and the unpredictable ride.
Biotechnology and the unpredictable ride
Science is all about finding out 'Why?'. Dr James (Jim) Watson, former CEO of Genesis R&D talks about the importance of using your imagination and being curious.