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Host: Marc Pelletier

Guest: Dr. Buzz Aldrin

I thought I would try an experiment this week, since there are so many great science and technology stories outside the area of biotech. Yes indeed I admit - there are! Sure, we are in the midst is a biotech revolution. And yes, there will be many great biotech stories to come. But after a discussion with our Chief TWiT Leo, he and I agreed that it would be fun to venture into new areas science and technology that are in rapid development.

As always - in the tradition of FiB - we bring you a true first hand account. Our guest played a key role in one of humanity's greatest scientific and technological achievements, for which he won the Presidential Medal of Freedom. He, together with Neil Armstrong and Michael Collins completed the first manned mission to the moon. He as sharp as nails, and one of the nicest guys you could meet. He is also in a movie that is coming out this month, presented by Ron Howard, entitled: "In the Shadow of the Moon", definitely a must see - in HD!!!

Some interesting links:

In the Shadow of the Moon
Dr. Buzz Aldrin's books
ShareSpace
The Wonder of It All

This episode of Futures in Biotech was sponsored by Invitrogen. For details on their Topo Cloning Technology visit Invitrogen.com/Topo

Thanks to Cachefly for providing the bandwidth for this netcast.

Also thanks to Philippe Pelletier and Will Hall for the great opening and closing themes.