The Swiss Connection Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:32:40 +0200 https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/swissconnection en © 2026 SWI swissinfo.ch no 571fde52-e254-5cfe-839f-7d1eaf5b37c7 emarketing@swissinfo.ch SWI swissinfo.ch episodic false The Swiss Connection takes you inside scientific discoveries from Switzerland and shows how they are shaping global conversations. Each episode dives into the big questions impacting our future, from the realities of AI in labs and hospitals to the science behind climate solutions emerging in the Alps. 

Explore how researchers are tackling global challenges, whether it’s decarbonising cities, decoding the human body, or understanding the forces reshaping technology and society. With reporting that blends clarity, insight and global relevance, the podcast connects cutting‑edge research to everyday life. If you’re fascinated by innovation, climate science, or the ideas driving tomorrow, this is your gateway into Switzerland’s most compelling scientific discoveries. 
 
Make sense of today's big global questions through discoveries from the heart of Switzerland with the Swiss Connection science podcast and SWI journalist and podcast host, Jo Fahy. 

 

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]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) switzerland, politics, languages, swiss, culture, science, travel SWI swissinfo.ch emarketing@swissinfo.ch https://storage.buzzsprout.com/9ow36ippqhyi8swb0k1uuj66lwjy?.jpg The Swiss Connection https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/swissconnection Jo Fahy Michele Andina AI diagnostics are solving problems, but they're also creating new ones AI diagnostics are solving problems, but they're also creating new ones AI is changing so much in the world of healthcare, including diagnosing illnesses. The technology means this can be done much faster and more accurately than ever before. Between a lack of funding and a shortage of pathology expertise, nearly half of the global population is currently missing out on accessing proper diagnostics. It’s a problem that AI can help with, and in this episode of the Swiss Connection science podcast, we will find out how.  
 
Join host Jo Fahy and healthcare reporter Aylin Elçi to look at how the rapid advance of AI in the field is solving some problems, while also creating some new ones. 
 
In this episode we gain expert insight from Dr Laura Rubbia-Brandt, head of the pathology division at Geneva hospital; Dr Francis Meier, one of the three cofounders of the “Centre Suisse de Médecine Préventive” (Swiss Center for Preventive Medicine) in Geneva, which works in collaboration with the “Hôpital de La Tour"; and Dr Suzanne O’Sullivan, a consultant neurologist at University College London.

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]]> AI is changing so much in the world of healthcare, including diagnosing illnesses. The technology means this can be done much faster and more accurately than ever before. Between a lack of funding and a shortage of pathology expertise, nearly half of the global population is currently missing out on accessing proper diagnostics. It’s a problem that AI can help with, and in this episode of the Swiss Connection science podcast, we will find out how.  
 
Join host Jo Fahy and healthcare reporter Aylin Elçi to look at how the rapid advance of AI in the field is solving some problems, while also creating some new ones. 
 
In this episode we gain expert insight from Dr Laura Rubbia-Brandt, head of the pathology division at Geneva hospital; Dr Francis Meier, one of the three cofounders of the “Centre Suisse de Médecine Préventive” (Swiss Center for Preventive Medicine) in Geneva, which works in collaboration with the “Hôpital de La Tour"; and Dr Suzanne O’Sullivan, a consultant neurologist at University College London.

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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-19644214 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0200 1581 8 5 full false Synthetic fuel can cut emissions without new engines: what's the catch? Synthetic fuel can cut emissions without new engines: what's the catch? What if we told you there was a way to cut emissions from your car and it didn’t involve any changes to the engine? A Swiss chemical engineer is developing a synthetic, “drop‑in” fuel that works with existing vehicle and aircraft parts and infrastructure. 
 
In this episode of The Swiss Connection science podcast, host Jo Fahy and SWI swissinfo.ch journalist Simon Bradley find out how the fuel is made and why it isn’t already available at your local petrol pump.  

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]]> What if we told you there was a way to cut emissions from your car and it didn’t involve any changes to the engine? A Swiss chemical engineer is developing a synthetic, “drop‑in” fuel that works with existing vehicle and aircraft parts and infrastructure. 
 
In this episode of The Swiss Connection science podcast, host Jo Fahy and SWI swissinfo.ch journalist Simon Bradley find out how the fuel is made and why it isn’t already available at your local petrol pump.  

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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-19644110 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200 1274 8 4 full false AI for everyone: how to open up public debate AI for everyone: how to open up public debate Who does AI really serve in the end? Is it the people? The companies that profit from this technology? Or is the truth more nuanced? On this episode of the Swiss Connection podcast, Swissinfo science journalist Sara Ibrahim talks to Tammy Mackenzie, co-founder of The Aula Fellowship, a think tank and NGO with the mission to ensure that everyone can access the conversation on how AI is being implemented in society.

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]]> Who does AI really serve in the end? Is it the people? The companies that profit from this technology? Or is the truth more nuanced? On this episode of the Swiss Connection podcast, Swissinfo science journalist Sara Ibrahim talks to Tammy Mackenzie, co-founder of The Aula Fellowship, a think tank and NGO with the mission to ensure that everyone can access the conversation on how AI is being implemented in society.

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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-19563647 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200 1124 8 3 full false Life without Big Tech: a Swiss experiment Life without Big Tech: a Swiss experiment Switzerland wants greater digital sovereignty. But how easy is it to break free from Google, Apple and Microsoft? Two Swissinfo journalists attempted to replace Big Tech services with Swiss and other European alternatives. Their experiment revealed the hidden dependencies, frustrations and surprising freedoms of life without the tech giants.

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]]> Switzerland wants greater digital sovereignty. But how easy is it to break free from Google, Apple and Microsoft? Two Swissinfo journalists attempted to replace Big Tech services with Swiss and other European alternatives. Their experiment revealed the hidden dependencies, frustrations and surprising freedoms of life without the tech giants.

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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-19491641 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200 1533 8 2 full false Kristian Foss Brandt Jo Fahy Michele Andina Are court cases a way to tackle climate change? Are court cases a way to tackle climate change? In this episode host Jo Fahy talks to swissinfo.ch journalist Luigi Jorio about how ordinary people have been using the legal system to hold companies to account over their alleged contributions to climate change. We find out how islanders from an Indonesian archipelago have challenged Swiss cement company Holcim in a court in Switzerland. Christina Voigt, one of the world’s leading experts in environmental law and climate litigation, joins us to explain why the courts are being used in this way and how effective it’s proving.

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]]> In this episode host Jo Fahy talks to swissinfo.ch journalist Luigi Jorio about how ordinary people have been using the legal system to hold companies to account over their alleged contributions to climate change. We find out how islanders from an Indonesian archipelago have challenged Swiss cement company Holcim in a court in Switzerland. Christina Voigt, one of the world’s leading experts in environmental law and climate litigation, joins us to explain why the courts are being used in this way and how effective it’s proving.

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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-19451358 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200 1208 8 1 full false Luigi Jorio Jo Fahy Michele Andina Building a Swiss FabLab: the future of Switzerland’s semiconductor strategy Building a Swiss FabLab: the future of Switzerland’s semiconductor strategy In this episode of The Swiss Connection science podcast, we're digging into the push to create a Swiss FabLab, a shared chip fabrication laboratory that brings public research and private industry together under the Swiss Chip Alliance. Our host Jo Fahy is joined by swissinfo.ch's business and tech specialist Matthew Allen to unpack what’s being proposed near Zurich, why it’s still at the conceptual phase, and what it could mean for Switzerland's semiconductor industry as global investment surges.

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]]> In this episode of The Swiss Connection science podcast, we're digging into the push to create a Swiss FabLab, a shared chip fabrication laboratory that brings public research and private industry together under the Swiss Chip Alliance. Our host Jo Fahy is joined by swissinfo.ch's business and tech specialist Matthew Allen to unpack what’s being proposed near Zurich, why it’s still at the conceptual phase, and what it could mean for Switzerland's semiconductor industry as global investment surges.

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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-18891362 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100 1059 7 6 full false How Bangladesh adapts to erosion, floods, and rising seas How Bangladesh adapts to erosion, floods, and rising seas Where do people go when the water takes their land? Guided by a three-year ETH Zurich study and first-hand voices, we trace a pattern that defies the headlines: most climate migration is short and local, driven by community ties, scarce resources, and the will to stay near what remains.

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]]> Where do people go when the water takes their land? Guided by a three-year ETH Zurich study and first-hand voices, we trace a pattern that defies the headlines: most climate migration is short and local, driven by community ties, scarce resources, and the will to stay near what remains.

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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-18816081 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0100 1446 7 5 full false How does Switzerland deal with the food waste problem? How does Switzerland deal with the food waste problem? A bin bag can tell you a lot about a country. We follow the trail of rubbish from Swiss kitchen cupboards and discover why one of Europe’s wealthiest nations still throws away so much edible food. With fresh data, on‑the‑ground auditing, and candid insights from practitioners, we break down the gap between lofty goals and everyday habits, and why households remain the biggest lever for climate impact.

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]]> A bin bag can tell you a lot about a country. We follow the trail of rubbish from Swiss kitchen cupboards and discover why one of Europe’s wealthiest nations still throws away so much edible food. With fresh data, on‑the‑ground auditing, and candid insights from practitioners, we break down the gap between lofty goals and everyday habits, and why households remain the biggest lever for climate impact.

If you would like to see a video and read about the topic of the food waste in Switzerland and read the collection on climate solutions, and more stories, please visit Swissinfo Science.


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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-18814876 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0100 909 7 4 full false A Swiss community living on 2,000 watts A Swiss community living on 2,000 watts What does a good life look like when you cap your energy use at 2,000 watts? We take you inside Zurich’s "Hunziker Areal", a car‑free, cooperative neighbourhood turning a bold climate target into liveable daily routines. From shared workshops and tool libraries to efficient buildings and smart mobility, we unpack how design and community can shrink environmental impact while expanding comfort, connection, and choice.

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]]> What does a good life look like when you cap your energy use at 2,000 watts? We take you inside Zurich’s "Hunziker Areal", a car‑free, cooperative neighbourhood turning a bold climate target into liveable daily routines. From shared workshops and tool libraries to efficient buildings and smart mobility, we unpack how design and community can shrink environmental impact while expanding comfort, connection, and choice.

If you would like to see the a video of the Hunziker Areal and read the collection on climate solutions, or to discover more stories, please visit Swissinfo Science.


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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-18746000 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100 1439 7 3 full false Kristian Foss Brandt Jo Fahy Michele Andina What does Antarctic ice reveal about CO2 and climate shifts? What does Antarctic ice reveal about CO2 and climate shifts? We follow the 2,800-meter Antarctic ice core from Little Dome C to a -50°C lab in University of Bern, tracing how scientists extract ancient air to probe the Mid-Pleistocene transition and the limits of abrupt climate change. The story links field grit, laser sublimation, and CO2 records to the risks facing modern societies.

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]]> We follow the 2,800-meter Antarctic ice core from Little Dome C to a -50°C lab in University of Bern, tracing how scientists extract ancient air to probe the Mid-Pleistocene transition and the limits of abrupt climate change. The story links field grit, laser sublimation, and CO2 records to the risks facing modern societies.

If you would like to see the Antarctic ice in a video and read the collection on this topic, and more stories, please visit Swissinfo Science. 


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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-18731141 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0100 1593 7 2 full false Luigi Jorio Jo Fahy Michele Andina Invasive Quagga mussel Is Rewriting Switzerland’s Waterscape Invasive Quagga mussel Is Rewriting Switzerland’s Waterscape A fingernail‑sized invader is transforming Swiss lakes and the cost of clean water. In this episode, we track the quagga mussel from its arrival in the Rhine to its rapid spread through deep Swiss basins—stripping plankton, stressing fisheries, and clogging water infrastructure. Researchers from Eawag and the University of Konstanz explain the biology behind its takeover and what global case studies reveal about long‑term impacts. 

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]]> A fingernail‑sized invader is transforming Swiss lakes and the cost of clean water. In this episode, we track the quagga mussel from its arrival in the Rhine to its rapid spread through deep Swiss basins—stripping plankton, stressing fisheries, and clogging water infrastructure. Researchers from Eawag and the University of Konstanz explain the biology behind its takeover and what global case studies reveal about long‑term impacts. 

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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-18668254 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0100 811 7 1 full false Bonus Episode - The Trends Shaping the Pharmaceutical Industry in 2026 Bonus Episode - The Trends Shaping the Pharmaceutical Industry in 2026 Join host, Jo Fahy, and pharmaceuticals and healthcare reporter, Jessica Davis Pluss, to weigh up the forces shaping pharma in 2026. From AI’s real gains in clinics and labs, to the case for inclusive data, we also discuss the politics of who funds innovation, and why rare diseases and antibiotics deserve our focus. 






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]]> Join host, Jo Fahy, and pharmaceuticals and healthcare reporter, Jessica Davis Pluss, to weigh up the forces shaping pharma in 2026. From AI’s real gains in clinics and labs, to the case for inclusive data, we also discuss the politics of who funds innovation, and why rare diseases and antibiotics deserve our focus. 






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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-18577793 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0100 969 6 8 full false Bonus Episode - Inside Switzerland’s Quiet Rise as a Longevity Hub Bonus Episode - Inside Switzerland’s Quiet Rise as a Longevity Hub How did longevity go from a social media trend to a focus of serious science?
In this special bonus episode our host, Jo Fahy, is joined in the studio by pharmaceuticals and healthcare reporter, Jessica Davis Pluss. We trace how Switzerland was uniquely positioned to become a global hub for healthier ageing. We also compare lifespan and health span, examine why access to clinics is so tightly guarded, and discuss why the pharmaceutical industry is moving cautiously in this growing field.




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]]> How did longevity go from a social media trend to a focus of serious science?
In this special bonus episode our host, Jo Fahy, is joined in the studio by pharmaceuticals and healthcare reporter, Jessica Davis Pluss. We trace how Switzerland was uniquely positioned to become a global hub for healthier ageing. We also compare lifespan and health span, examine why access to clinics is so tightly guarded, and discuss why the pharmaceutical industry is moving cautiously in this growing field.




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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-18577203 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0100 1563 6 7 bonus false Special announcement: Season wrap for longevity, please try out Lost Cells Special announcement: Season wrap for longevity, please try out Lost Cells Lost cells on Apple, Spotify and any where you listen to your podcasts. 

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]]> Lost cells on Apple, Spotify and any where you listen to your podcasts. 

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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-18363934 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0100 213 full false Rethinking Aging: Science, Society, And The Stories We Tell Rethinking Aging: Science, Society, And The Stories We Tell Want a longer life that still feels like yours? We sit down with psychologist Christina Röcke of the University of Zurich’s Healthy Longevity Center to unpack what actually fuels healthy aging—and what’s just marketing noise. From blue-zone myths to AI-driven biohacking, we trace why the longevity boom exploded and where the evidence really points: consistent movement, quality relationships, realistic stress strategies, and communities that make healthy choices simple.

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]]> Want a longer life that still feels like yours? We sit down with psychologist Christina Röcke of the University of Zurich’s Healthy Longevity Center to unpack what actually fuels healthy aging—and what’s just marketing noise. From blue-zone myths to AI-driven biohacking, we trace why the longevity boom exploded and where the evidence really points: consistent movement, quality relationships, realistic stress strategies, and communities that make healthy choices simple.

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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-18277625 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0100 1216 6 6 full false Dr. Christina Röcke Jo Fahy Michele Andina How Michael Hall’s TOR Discovery Reframed Longevity Science How Michael Hall’s TOR Discovery Reframed Longevity Science We trace how a soil-derived drug led to the discovery of mTOR, why growth control sits at the core of aging biology, and where evidence ends for humans. Michael Hall’s quiet breakthroughs explain fasting, autophagy, and rapamycin without the hype.

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]]> We trace how a soil-derived drug led to the discovery of mTOR, why growth control sits at the core of aging biology, and where evidence ends for humans. Michael Hall’s quiet breakthroughs explain fasting, autophagy, and rapamycin without the hype.

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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-18242926 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0100 1092 6 5 full false Big Pharma steps up race for AI-discovered drugs Big Pharma steps up race for AI-discovered drugs What if the most valuable drug candidates aren’t found but designed on demand? We follow a chemist’s journey from a pencil-and-paper notebook to generative algorithms that propose novel, IP-free molecules tailored to specific targets, and we open the door to how Swiss pharma is rebuilding discovery around AI.

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]]> What if the most valuable drug candidates aren’t found but designed on demand? We follow a chemist’s journey from a pencil-and-paper notebook to generative algorithms that propose novel, IP-free molecules tailored to specific targets, and we open the door to how Swiss pharma is rebuilding discovery around AI.

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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-18205011 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0100 967 6 4 full false Women’s Health Meets Drug Design and Medical Research Women’s Health Meets Drug Design and Medical Research We trace how sex and gender shape drug development, from male-heavy mouse studies to the split results in Lecanemab’s Alzheimer’s trial. Experts explain why regulators should keep approvals moving while demanding smarter design, better reporting, and post-approval answers.

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]]> We trace how sex and gender shape drug development, from male-heavy mouse studies to the split results in Lecanemab’s Alzheimer’s trial. Experts explain why regulators should keep approvals moving while demanding smarter design, better reporting, and post-approval answers.

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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-18143315 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0100 1099 6 3 full false Cracking the Alzheimer’s Code Cracking the Alzheimer’s Code Alzheimer’s disease is more than age-related memory loss—it’s a serious brain disorder. In this episode of the Swiss Connection Science podcast, Swissinfo healthcare reporter Jessica Davis Pluess explores the science, hope, and controversy surrounding new Alzheimer’s drugs like Leqembi and Kisunla. With billions invested and global regulatory decisions diverging, what do these treatments mean for patients and healthcare systems? 

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]]> Alzheimer’s disease is more than age-related memory loss—it’s a serious brain disorder. In this episode of the Swiss Connection Science podcast, Swissinfo healthcare reporter Jessica Davis Pluess explores the science, hope, and controversy surrounding new Alzheimer’s drugs like Leqembi and Kisunla. With billions invested and global regulatory decisions diverging, what do these treatments mean for patients and healthcare systems? 

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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-18062635 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0100 1263 6 2 full false Swiss Longevity clinics: modern-day snake oil or the key to healthy ageing? Swiss Longevity clinics: modern-day snake oil or the key to healthy ageing? The search for the elixir of life has been going on since time immemorial – and Switzerland has played a key role. Although scientists have yet to come up with a winning formula, the Alpine nation has a booming market for treatments, pills and gadgets that claim to slow ageing and help us live healthier, longer lives.

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]]> The search for the elixir of life has been going on since time immemorial – and Switzerland has played a key role. Although scientists have yet to come up with a winning formula, the Alpine nation has a booming market for treatments, pills and gadgets that claim to slow ageing and help us live healthier, longer lives.

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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-18062463 Tue, 28 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0100 1299 6 1 full false Listen again: Herwig Schopper, Former CERN head has served science and peace for 100 years Listen again: Herwig Schopper, Former CERN head has served science and peace for 100 years We’ve received the sad news that former CERN director and experimental physicist Herwig Schopper has passed away at the age of 101. He was considered the grandfather of the world’s most powerful particle accelerator, helped promote peace through a Middle Eastern science hub, and voiced his concerns about the Nobel Prize. In 2024, just before his 100th birthday, we had the chance to visit him at his home on Lake Geneva. We spoke with him about some of the highlights of his career and his personal thoughts on research and its potential to contribute to peacebuilding.

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]]> We’ve received the sad news that former CERN director and experimental physicist Herwig Schopper has passed away at the age of 101. He was considered the grandfather of the world’s most powerful particle accelerator, helped promote peace through a Middle Eastern science hub, and voiced his concerns about the Nobel Prize. In 2024, just before his 100th birthday, we had the chance to visit him at his home on Lake Geneva. We spoke with him about some of the highlights of his career and his personal thoughts on research and its potential to contribute to peacebuilding.

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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-17709840 Thu, 21 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0200 1038 full false Lost Cells, Ep.6: The Canaries Lost Cells, Ep.6: The Canaries This is the final episode of 'Lost Cells', a short investigative podcast series. The production is an original SWI swissinfo.ch trilingual podcast made in collaboration with Piz Gloria Productions, Futur Proche, and Studio Ochenta.

This gripping investigative podcast series has been uncovering the human stories behind the promises and failures of private stem cell banking in Switzerland.

In our series finale, the Lost Cells team digs deeper into the international standards of the cord blood banking industry. Antoine confronts the Swiss authorities for answers. Tatiana and Ratko vow to go public and warn parents all over the world with everything they’ve learned about cord blood banking.

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]]> This is the final episode of 'Lost Cells', a short investigative podcast series. The production is an original SWI swissinfo.ch trilingual podcast made in collaboration with Piz Gloria Productions, Futur Proche, and Studio Ochenta.

This gripping investigative podcast series has been uncovering the human stories behind the promises and failures of private stem cell banking in Switzerland.

In our series finale, the Lost Cells team digs deeper into the international standards of the cord blood banking industry. Antoine confronts the Swiss authorities for answers. Tatiana and Ratko vow to go public and warn parents all over the world with everything they’ve learned about cord blood banking.

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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-16896529 Tue, 01 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0200 2566 5 6 full false Lost Cells, Ep.5: In Limbo Lost Cells, Ep.5: In Limbo Over the next two episodes, we're proud to present 'Lost Cells', a short investigative podcast series. The production is an original SWI swissinfo.ch trilingual podcast made in collaboration with Piz Gloria Productions, Futur Proche, and Studio Ochenta.

This gripping investigative podcast series uncovers the human stories behind the promises and failures of private stem cell banking in Switzerland.

In episode five, families across Europe feel like they’re being held hostage. Who owns their cells? Do they have any rights? They fight back with the only thing they do have: their own tenacity and an international network of sleuths.

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]]> Over the next two episodes, we're proud to present 'Lost Cells', a short investigative podcast series. The production is an original SWI swissinfo.ch trilingual podcast made in collaboration with Piz Gloria Productions, Futur Proche, and Studio Ochenta.

This gripping investigative podcast series uncovers the human stories behind the promises and failures of private stem cell banking in Switzerland.

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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-16850100 Tue, 25 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +0100 1702 5 5 full false Lost Cells, Ep.4: The Hunt Lost Cells, Ep.4: The Hunt Over the next three episodes, we're proud to present 'Lost Cells', a short investigative podcast series. The production is an original SWI swissinfo.ch trilingual podcast made in collaboration with Piz Gloria Productions, Futur Proche, and Studio Ochenta.

This gripping investigative podcast series uncovers the human stories behind the promises and failures of private stem cell banking in Switzerland.

In episode four, Luis Daniel, Tatiana and Ratko investigate in multiple European jurisdictions. The international band of families turns to Antoine Harari and Valeria Mazzucchi, two journalists based in Geneva, to give them the answers they can’t get from a company in turmoil. Luis Daniel visits Poland looking for assurances that his daughter's stem cells can help him cure his cancer before it's too late. 


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]]> Over the next three episodes, we're proud to present 'Lost Cells', a short investigative podcast series. The production is an original SWI swissinfo.ch trilingual podcast made in collaboration with Piz Gloria Productions, Futur Proche, and Studio Ochenta.

This gripping investigative podcast series uncovers the human stories behind the promises and failures of private stem cell banking in Switzerland.

In episode four, Luis Daniel, Tatiana and Ratko investigate in multiple European jurisdictions. The international band of families turns to Antoine Harari and Valeria Mazzucchi, two journalists based in Geneva, to give them the answers they can’t get from a company in turmoil. Luis Daniel visits Poland looking for assurances that his daughter's stem cells can help him cure his cancer before it's too late. 


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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-16778425 Tue, 18 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0100 1727 5 4 full false Lost Cells, Ep.3: The Program Lost Cells, Ep.3: The Program Over the next four episodes, we're proud to present 'Lost Cells', a short investigative podcast series. The production is an original SWI swissinfo.ch trilingual podcast made in collaboration with Piz Gloria Productions, Futur Proche, and Studio Ochenta.

This gripping investigative podcast series uncovers the human stories behind the promises and failures of private stem cell banking in Switzerland.

In episode three, Tatiana and Ratko prepare to move their frozen stem cells but things don’t go as planned. Perhaps the company and its marketing aren’t everything they’ve been promised? Families around Europe begin asking questions about their cells, and where and how they’re being stored. Swiss authorities are alerted and arrange an inspection. What they discover sets off an international quest.

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]]> Over the next four episodes, we're proud to present 'Lost Cells', a short investigative podcast series. The production is an original SWI swissinfo.ch trilingual podcast made in collaboration with Piz Gloria Productions, Futur Proche, and Studio Ochenta.

This gripping investigative podcast series uncovers the human stories behind the promises and failures of private stem cell banking in Switzerland.

In episode three, Tatiana and Ratko prepare to move their frozen stem cells but things don’t go as planned. Perhaps the company and its marketing aren’t everything they’ve been promised? Families around Europe begin asking questions about their cells, and where and how they’re being stored. Swiss authorities are alerted and arrange an inspection. What they discover sets off an international quest.

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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-16744716 Tue, 11 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0100 1044 5 3 full false Lost Cells, Ep.2: Seeds of Hope Lost Cells, Ep.2: Seeds of Hope Over the next five episodes, we're proud to present 'Lost Cells', a short investigative podcast series. The production is an original SWI swissinfo.ch trilingual podcast made in collaboration with Piz Gloria Productions, Futur Proche, and Studio Ochenta. 

This gripping investigative podcast series uncovers the human stories behind the promises and failures of private stem cell banking in Switzerland.

In episode two Tatiana and her husband Ratko choose cord blood banking in Switzerland for their daughter’s cells. They seek out a top US university conducting research in stem cell transplants and are offered a rare opportunity to be part of this leading-edge program.

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]]> Over the next five episodes, we're proud to present 'Lost Cells', a short investigative podcast series. The production is an original SWI swissinfo.ch trilingual podcast made in collaboration with Piz Gloria Productions, Futur Proche, and Studio Ochenta. 

This gripping investigative podcast series uncovers the human stories behind the promises and failures of private stem cell banking in Switzerland.

In episode two Tatiana and her husband Ratko choose cord blood banking in Switzerland for their daughter’s cells. They seek out a top US university conducting research in stem cell transplants and are offered a rare opportunity to be part of this leading-edge program.

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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-16703501 Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0100 1272 5 2 full false Lost Cells, Ep.1: The Promise Lost Cells, Ep.1: The Promise Over the next six episodes, we're proud to present 'Lost Cells', a short investigative podcast series. The production is an original SWI swissinfo.ch trilingual podcast made in collaboration with Piz Gloria Productions, Futur Proche and Studio Ochenta. 

This gripping investigative podcast series uncovers the human stories behind the promises and failures of private stem cell banking in Switzerland.

In episode one, Luis Daniel suffers from a rare type of blood cancer. Could promising stem cell research, and a baby be the chance he’s been looking for? Banking his baby’s cord blood offers an opportunity to secure a potential cure. He looks to a leading company based in Switzerland to help him protect himself and his family. 

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]]> Over the next six episodes, we're proud to present 'Lost Cells', a short investigative podcast series. The production is an original SWI swissinfo.ch trilingual podcast made in collaboration with Piz Gloria Productions, Futur Proche and Studio Ochenta. 

This gripping investigative podcast series uncovers the human stories behind the promises and failures of private stem cell banking in Switzerland.

In episode one, Luis Daniel suffers from a rare type of blood cancer. Could promising stem cell research, and a baby be the chance he’s been looking for? Banking his baby’s cord blood offers an opportunity to secure a potential cure. He looks to a leading company based in Switzerland to help him protect himself and his family. 

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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-16683139 Tue, 25 Feb 2025 07:00:00 +0100 1623 5 1 full false Lost Cells is out now! Lost Cells is out now! Please sign up for the latest episode

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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-16644355 Tue, 18 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0100 215 full false Unveiling Ancient Life: Microorganisms in Melting Glaciers in Swiss Alps Unveiling Ancient Life: Microorganisms in Melting Glaciers in Swiss Alps This episode takes listeners to the Rhone glacier in the Alps, which is rapidly melting and releasing ancient microorganisms. These microorganisms, which have been trapped in the ice for thousands of years, are now being studied by scientists from the Swiss Federal Research Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape (WSL).

Journalists Céline Stegmüller and Luigi Jorio join the researchers on the glacier to observe their methods of collecting and analyzing these microorganisms. The team, led by Beat Frey, uses custom-made equipment to filter meltwater and capture bacteria, fungi, and viruses. The goal is to understand the diversity and potential applications of these microorganisms, which could include producing antibiotics or degrading plastics.

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]]> This episode takes listeners to the Rhone glacier in the Alps, which is rapidly melting and releasing ancient microorganisms. These microorganisms, which have been trapped in the ice for thousands of years, are now being studied by scientists from the Swiss Federal Research Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape (WSL).

Journalists Céline Stegmüller and Luigi Jorio join the researchers on the glacier to observe their methods of collecting and analyzing these microorganisms. The team, led by Beat Frey, uses custom-made equipment to filter meltwater and capture bacteria, fungi, and viruses. The goal is to understand the diversity and potential applications of these microorganisms, which could include producing antibiotics or degrading plastics.

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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-16245615 Tue, 10 Dec 2024 14:00:00 +0100 1006 4 6 full false Climate solution for the future: How to keep cities cool during heatwaves Climate solution for the future: How to keep cities cool during heatwaves Cities tend to get hotter than the countryside when a heatwave hits. What can be done about these urban heat traps? How can hot summers be made more tolerable for city dwellers? SWI swissinfo.ch asked an expert at the federal technology institute ETH Zurich.

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]]> Cities tend to get hotter than the countryside when a heatwave hits. What can be done about these urban heat traps? How can hot summers be made more tolerable for city dwellers? SWI swissinfo.ch asked an expert at the federal technology institute ETH Zurich.

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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-16205856 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 14:00:00 +0100 1052 4 5 full false Turning concrete into a carbon sink: an innovative Swiss approach to decarbonizing the construction industry Turning concrete into a carbon sink: an innovative Swiss approach to decarbonizing the construction industry This episode explores a groundbreaking Swiss innovation that could revolutionise the construction industry. Join us as we delve into Neustark's pioneering method of turning concrete waste into a carbon sink, permanently removing CO2 from the atmosphere. Discover how this technology not only helps decarbonise the concrete industry but also increases the strength of concrete. We'll discuss the science behind the mineralisation process, the impact of Neustark's 22 operational plants in Switzerland and Germany, and their ambitious plans to scale up globally. Tune in to find out how Swiss ingenuity is paving the way for a more sustainable future in construction.

The video version of this episode and other science stories from Switzerland is available at www.swissinfo.ch/science.

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]]> This episode explores a groundbreaking Swiss innovation that could revolutionise the construction industry. Join us as we delve into Neustark's pioneering method of turning concrete waste into a carbon sink, permanently removing CO2 from the atmosphere. Discover how this technology not only helps decarbonise the concrete industry but also increases the strength of concrete. We'll discuss the science behind the mineralisation process, the impact of Neustark's 22 operational plants in Switzerland and Germany, and their ambitious plans to scale up globally. Tune in to find out how Swiss ingenuity is paving the way for a more sustainable future in construction.

The video version of this episode and other science stories from Switzerland is available at www.swissinfo.ch/science.

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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-16176016 Tue, 26 Nov 2024 14:00:00 +0100 839 4 4 full false Young Swiss scientists boost rocket research Young Swiss scientists boost rocket research Swiss students are propelling the future of space travel with innovative reusable rocket technology, putting Switzerland on the map in the global space race. SWI swissinfo.ch took a closer look at their projects in northern and western Switzerland.

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]]> Swiss students are propelling the future of space travel with innovative reusable rocket technology, putting Switzerland on the map in the global space race. SWI swissinfo.ch took a closer look at their projects in northern and western Switzerland.

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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-16125646 Tue, 19 Nov 2024 14:00:00 +0100 862 4 3 full false Why Swiss scientists want to find ice on comets Why Swiss scientists want to find ice on comets Using a new type of instrument, two astrophysicists from the University of Bern hope to get a little closer to unravelling the mystery of the solar system's origins. They believe the key to this lies in the ice that can occur in a dust layer on comets.

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]]> Using a new type of instrument, two astrophysicists from the University of Bern hope to get a little closer to unravelling the mystery of the solar system's origins. They believe the key to this lies in the ice that can occur in a dust layer on comets.

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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-16083218 Tue, 12 Nov 2024 02:00:00 +0100 809 4 2 full false Herwig Schopper, Former CERN head has served science and peace for 100 years Herwig Schopper, Former CERN head has served science and peace for 100 years Swissinfo talks to Herwig Schopper, former CERN director, the grandfather of the world’s most powerful particle accelerator, who helped promote peace through a Middle Eastern science hub and has his qualms about the Nobel Prize. If Herwig Schopper has learned anything during his 100 years on Earth, it’s that breakthroughs only happen when we work together.

Please read here this interview and the full biography of Herwig Schopper,  and please come to Swissinfo.ch  for more of our science stories from Switzerland.


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]]> Swissinfo talks to Herwig Schopper, former CERN director, the grandfather of the world’s most powerful particle accelerator, who helped promote peace through a Middle Eastern science hub and has his qualms about the Nobel Prize. If Herwig Schopper has learned anything during his 100 years on Earth, it’s that breakthroughs only happen when we work together.

Please read here this interview and the full biography of Herwig Schopper,  and please come to Swissinfo.ch  for more of our science stories from Switzerland.


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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-16050982 Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:00:00 +0100 1050 4 1 full false Switzerland and Silicon Valley: EP6 Sherry Wong ‘Living in a society where capital is strong and the welfare state is weak‘ Switzerland and Silicon Valley: EP6 Sherry Wong ‘Living in a society where capital is strong and the welfare state is weak‘ For artist and researcher Şerife (Sherry) Wong the popular image of visionary geniuses who change the world from their garages is an illusion. “We are idealising the myth of the inventor, the American dream of the man who, from nothing, becomes super rich and changes the world for the better, but...for whom?” asks Wong, who studies the social implications of emerging technologies. She is also an affiliate research scientist at the University of California, Berkeley.

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]]> For artist and researcher Şerife (Sherry) Wong the popular image of visionary geniuses who change the world from their garages is an illusion. “We are idealising the myth of the inventor, the American dream of the man who, from nothing, becomes super rich and changes the world for the better, but...for whom?” asks Wong, who studies the social implications of emerging technologies. She is also an affiliate research scientist at the University of California, Berkeley.

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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-15612424 Tue, 20 Aug 2024 16:00:00 +0200 1418 3 6 full false Switzerland and Silicon Valley: EP5 Fred Turner ‘The dream of tech companies serving humanity has turned into a nightmare‘ Switzerland and Silicon Valley: EP5 Fred Turner ‘The dream of tech companies serving humanity has turned into a nightmare‘ In this episode, we talk to Stanford University professor Fred Turner, who’s been studying the impact of new media technologies on American culture for decades. Turner is also among those most vocal in denouncing the injustices faced by people living and working in Silicon Valley.

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]]> In this episode, we talk to Stanford University professor Fred Turner, who’s been studying the impact of new media technologies on American culture for decades. Turner is also among those most vocal in denouncing the injustices faced by people living and working in Silicon Valley.

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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-15576870 Tue, 13 Aug 2024 17:00:00 +0200 1138 3 5 full false Switzerland and Silicon Valley: EP4 Pamela Munster ‘From cancer doctor to cancer patient and back again’ Switzerland and Silicon Valley: EP4 Pamela Munster ‘From cancer doctor to cancer patient and back again’ Pamela Munster, a world-renowned oncologist, has been working in San Francisco for 15 years.  In this episode, she recounts her battle against breast cancer. 

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]]> Pamela Munster, a world-renowned oncologist, has been working in San Francisco for 15 years.  In this episode, she recounts her battle against breast cancer. 

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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-15538467 Tue, 06 Aug 2024 13:00:00 +0200 1181 3 4 full false What Switzerland can learn from Silicon Valley: EP3 Connected through Innovation What Switzerland can learn from Silicon Valley: EP3 Connected through Innovation In this episode, SWI swissinfo.ch sat down with Claude Zellweger, Google's in-house design guru. We discussed the role of designers in tech innovation, AI, and the future of education. He also shared his thoughts on the challenges facing the tech industry and how we can overcome them by putting people first. 

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]]> In this episode, SWI swissinfo.ch sat down with Claude Zellweger, Google's in-house design guru. We discussed the role of designers in tech innovation, AI, and the future of education. He also shared his thoughts on the challenges facing the tech industry and how we can overcome them by putting people first. 

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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-15499565 Tue, 30 Jul 2024 14:00:00 +0200 814 3 3 full false What Switzerland can learn from Silicon Valley: EP2 Swiss start-ups in California What Switzerland can learn from Silicon Valley: EP2 Swiss start-ups in California More than 150 Swiss start-ups have received a boost from California entrepreneurship, and three of them are already worth $1 billion. This is a source of pride for Swissnex in San Francisco and its CEO, Emilia Pasquier. Hear what she has to say about Swiss innovation in this episode.  

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]]> More than 150 Swiss start-ups have received a boost from California entrepreneurship, and three of them are already worth $1 billion. This is a source of pride for Swissnex in San Francisco and its CEO, Emilia Pasquier. Hear what she has to say about Swiss innovation in this episode.  

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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-15460762 Tue, 23 Jul 2024 15:00:00 +0200 895 3 2 full false What Switzerland can learn from Silicon Valley and Hippies: EP1 The potential of human beings What Switzerland can learn from Silicon Valley and Hippies: EP1 The potential of human beings In his 50 years in the USA, St. Gallen psychologist and consultant Herman Gyr has never lost faith in human ingenuity, the ability to learn and adapt to even the most adverse circumstances. This is despite the fact that climate change is his biggest concern.

In this exclusive interview with SWI swissinfo.ch, Gyr shared his insight into what he thinks are the key influences that drive innovation in Silicon Valley.

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]]> In his 50 years in the USA, St. Gallen psychologist and consultant Herman Gyr has never lost faith in human ingenuity, the ability to learn and adapt to even the most adverse circumstances. This is despite the fact that climate change is his biggest concern.

In this exclusive interview with SWI swissinfo.ch, Gyr shared his insight into what he thinks are the key influences that drive innovation in Silicon Valley.

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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-15416297 Tue, 16 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0200 1156 3 1 full false Why Are leading Swiss Pharmaceutical Companies Investing in Slovenia? Why Are leading Swiss Pharmaceutical Companies Investing in Slovenia? Pharmaceutical giant Novartis invested billions in Slovenia, helping turn the country into a global player in generic drug production.  Now, as cheap Asian competitors increasingly dominate the market, Swiss drug companies see the tiny Balkan nation playing a key role in their shift to more complex, expensive medicines.

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]]> Pharmaceutical giant Novartis invested billions in Slovenia, helping turn the country into a global player in generic drug production.  Now, as cheap Asian competitors increasingly dominate the market, Swiss drug companies see the tiny Balkan nation playing a key role in their shift to more complex, expensive medicines.

Articles and videos on Switzerland's investment in Slovenia are available on swissinfo.ch. For other science stories from Switzerland please go to www.swissinfo.ch/science.

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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-14940004 Tue, 23 Apr 2024 14:00:00 +0200 984 2 6 full false Swiss training for forensic scientists in Africa and Mexico Swiss training for forensic scientists in Africa and Mexico Forensic science is critical in the search for justice and the fight against impunity. Africa suffers from a dearth of forensic pathologists and Switzerland is helping to boost their numbers with training.  In Mexico, forensic scientists need support to help identify the tens of thousands of victims of Mexico's drugs war. The University Centre of Legal Medicine Lausanne-Geneva (CURML) is developing tools to find graves.

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]]> Forensic science is critical in the search for justice and the fight against impunity. Africa suffers from a dearth of forensic pathologists and Switzerland is helping to boost their numbers with training.  In Mexico, forensic scientists need support to help identify the tens of thousands of victims of Mexico's drugs war. The University Centre of Legal Medicine Lausanne-Geneva (CURML) is developing tools to find graves.

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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-14898396 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 14:00:00 +0200 970 2 5 full false Swiss Roman battle site reveals hidden secrets of historic clash Swiss Roman battle site reveals hidden secrets of historic clash Over the past two years, experts have unearthed thousands of Roman military artefacts littering a hillside in southeast Switzerland. The first Roman battle site ever discovered in the Alpine country offers clues about what happened there over 2,000 years ago.

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]]> Over the past two years, experts have unearthed thousands of Roman military artefacts littering a hillside in southeast Switzerland. The first Roman battle site ever discovered in the Alpine country offers clues about what happened there over 2,000 years ago.

The article related to this episode and the video interview is available on swissinfo.ch. For other science stories from Switzerland please go to www.swissinfo.ch/science.

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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-14846933 Tue, 09 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0200 953 2 4 full false The Future of Aviation: Hypersonic plane powered Hydrogen designed in Switzerland The Future of Aviation: Hypersonic plane powered Hydrogen designed in Switzerland It’s 20 years since Concorde made its final commercial flight, ending the first era of supersonic travel. A Swiss start-up is part of a new generation of aviation pioneers trying to re-introduce high-speed travel using clean hydrogen. But the road ahead is long and expensive.

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]]> It’s 20 years since Concorde made its final commercial flight, ending the first era of supersonic travel. A Swiss start-up is part of a new generation of aviation pioneers trying to re-introduce high-speed travel using clean hydrogen. But the road ahead is long and expensive.

The article related to this episode and the video interview is available on swissinfo.ch. For other science stories from Switzerland please go to www.swissinfo.ch/science.

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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-14785177 Tue, 02 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0200 699 2 3 full false Drones capture eDNA in cutting-edge biodiversity research in Zurich, Switzerland Drones capture eDNA in cutting-edge biodiversity research in Zurich, Switzerland Researchers in Zurich are using drones to collect environmental DNA (eDNA) in a technique combining robotics and genetics that could change our understanding of Earth’s biodiversity.

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]]> Researchers in Zurich are using drones to collect environmental DNA (eDNA) in a technique combining robotics and genetics that could change our understanding of Earth’s biodiversity.

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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-14760674 Mon, 25 Mar 2024 15:00:00 +0100 1077 2 2 full false What CERN’s next-generation particle collider could look like? What CERN’s next-generation particle collider could look like? Scientists at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) near Geneva are taking the next steps towards creating a huge particle collider. With the Future Circular Collider (FCC), they want to search for new physics and answer fundamental questions about our universe. We visited the CERN sites to learn more about particle physics and their plans.

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]]> Scientists at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) near Geneva are taking the next steps towards creating a huge particle collider. With the Future Circular Collider (FCC), they want to search for new physics and answer fundamental questions about our universe. We visited the CERN sites to learn more about particle physics and their plans.

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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-14674854 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0100 978 2 1 full false Exploring Science in Davos: EP6 Lab 42 AI lab decoding the human brain Exploring Science in Davos: EP6 Lab 42 AI lab decoding the human brain Artificial intelligence chatbots like ChatGPT generate remarkably human-like results. But how intelligent is it really? SWI swissinfo.ch visits Lab42, a new AI lab in Davos, which is deploying playful techniques to better understand the fundamentals of human intelligence.

In addition to the annual World Economic Forum (WEF) gathering, Davos is home to several leading research institutes. The newest is Lab 42, which opened its doors in July 2022, an AI lab that aims to better understand the fundamentals of human intelligence. The experts working at the research institute in southeast Switzerland are convinced that decoding the human brain is the key to developing AI that can help humanity solve big issues like the climate crisis or finding cancer treatments.

In the last episode of our "Exploring Science in Davos" series, we hear from the team at Lab42 about how they plan to develop human-level AI. Gamers participate in their research. Lab42 works as a hub, creating competitions and platforms where talented individuals and experts from all over the world bring their ideas to solve problems and exercises together in a playful way.


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]]> Artificial intelligence chatbots like ChatGPT generate remarkably human-like results. But how intelligent is it really? SWI swissinfo.ch visits Lab42, a new AI lab in Davos, which is deploying playful techniques to better understand the fundamentals of human intelligence.

In addition to the annual World Economic Forum (WEF) gathering, Davos is home to several leading research institutes. The newest is Lab 42, which opened its doors in July 2022, an AI lab that aims to better understand the fundamentals of human intelligence. The experts working at the research institute in southeast Switzerland are convinced that decoding the human brain is the key to developing AI that can help humanity solve big issues like the climate crisis or finding cancer treatments.

In the last episode of our "Exploring Science in Davos" series, we hear from the team at Lab42 about how they plan to develop human-level AI. Gamers participate in their research. Lab42 works as a hub, creating competitions and platforms where talented individuals and experts from all over the world bring their ideas to solve problems and exercises together in a playful way.


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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-14105278 Thu, 07 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0100 747 6 full false Exploring Science in Davos: EP5 Snow and avalanche research in Davos Exploring Science in Davos: EP5 Snow and avalanche research in Davos When and where the next avalanche will happen is hard to predict. In a special cold laboratory in Davos, researchers simulate the effects of wind on fresh snow to better understand the mechanisms that trigger avalanches.

For centuries, avalanches have posed a threat to mountain farmers and their livestock. With the development of winter tourism, roads, railways and hydropower plants, the interest in avalanche research and protective measures has grown.

The origins of the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF date back to 1936, when a small group of researchers moved into a snow lab on the Weissfluhjoch summit above Davos. Today the institute monitors the conditions of avalanches throughout Switzerland, investigates the effects of climate change on snow cover and operates the national avalanche warning service.

Researchers at the SLF study how snow is built up and how it changes under various conditions, how avalanches occur and how they move over the terrain. In this episode of "Exploring Science in Davos" we take you inside the institute’s cold chambers.

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]]> When and where the next avalanche will happen is hard to predict. In a special cold laboratory in Davos, researchers simulate the effects of wind on fresh snow to better understand the mechanisms that trigger avalanches.

For centuries, avalanches have posed a threat to mountain farmers and their livestock. With the development of winter tourism, roads, railways and hydropower plants, the interest in avalanche research and protective measures has grown.

The origins of the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF date back to 1936, when a small group of researchers moved into a snow lab on the Weissfluhjoch summit above Davos. Today the institute monitors the conditions of avalanches throughout Switzerland, investigates the effects of climate change on snow cover and operates the national avalanche warning service.

Researchers at the SLF study how snow is built up and how it changes under various conditions, how avalanches occur and how they move over the terrain. In this episode of "Exploring Science in Davos" we take you inside the institute’s cold chambers.

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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-13939116 Wed, 22 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0100 677 5 full false Exploring Science in Davos: EP4 How solar cycles influence climate? Exploring Science in Davos: EP4 How solar cycles influence climate? Solar irradiance provides heat and light for life. It waxes and wanes with the cycle of solar activity, which currently cannot be predicted accurately. Solar storms can have a great impact on technology. In February 2022, a solar storm destroyed 40 Starlink satellites from Elon Musk’s company SpaceX. Researchers in Davos are collaborating on several space experiments to find out more about solar physics.

In 1904 the Prussian businessman Carl Dorno travelled to Davos with his daughter, who was suffering from tuberculosis. In those days the Alpine town was a health resort for tuberculosis patients. As an amateur meteorologist, he began to build scientific instruments with the aim of investigating how the climate influenced our health. This was the birth of the Physical Meteorological Observatory Davos (PMOD).

In the early 1970s, the observatory also became home to an international calibration centre for radiation measurements, the World Radiation Center (WRC). The radiometers developed there are used by weather stations all over the world, not only on the ground but also in space. For instance, two instruments are on board the Solar Orbiter, a Sun-observing satellite developed by the European Space Agency (ESA).

To make more accurate predictions about climate change, researchers in Davos need to better understand solar cycles, which last about 11 years. Why is there a lot of activity in some cycles and very little in others? Understanding these mechanisms also helps predict solar flares, which can interfere with technologies such as electricity grids, navigation and communications.

In this episode of our Science in Davos series, PMOD/WRC director Louise Harra gives us an insight into the research with the Solar Orbiter instruments.

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]]> Solar irradiance provides heat and light for life. It waxes and wanes with the cycle of solar activity, which currently cannot be predicted accurately. Solar storms can have a great impact on technology. In February 2022, a solar storm destroyed 40 Starlink satellites from Elon Musk’s company SpaceX. Researchers in Davos are collaborating on several space experiments to find out more about solar physics.

In 1904 the Prussian businessman Carl Dorno travelled to Davos with his daughter, who was suffering from tuberculosis. In those days the Alpine town was a health resort for tuberculosis patients. As an amateur meteorologist, he began to build scientific instruments with the aim of investigating how the climate influenced our health. This was the birth of the Physical Meteorological Observatory Davos (PMOD).

In the early 1970s, the observatory also became home to an international calibration centre for radiation measurements, the World Radiation Center (WRC). The radiometers developed there are used by weather stations all over the world, not only on the ground but also in space. For instance, two instruments are on board the Solar Orbiter, a Sun-observing satellite developed by the European Space Agency (ESA).

To make more accurate predictions about climate change, researchers in Davos need to better understand solar cycles, which last about 11 years. Why is there a lot of activity in some cycles and very little in others? Understanding these mechanisms also helps predict solar flares, which can interfere with technologies such as electricity grids, navigation and communications.

In this episode of our Science in Davos series, PMOD/WRC director Louise Harra gives us an insight into the research with the Solar Orbiter instruments.

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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-13924773 Wed, 15 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0100 669 4 full false Exploring Science in Davos: EP3 Why house dust mites, pollen and food additives cause allergies? Exploring Science in Davos: EP3 Why house dust mites, pollen and food additives cause allergies? The small city of Davos in southeastern Switzerland, located at an altitude of 1,560m above sea level in the Swiss Alps, attracted tuberculosis patients back in the 1800s and 1900s after scientists discovered that clean mountain air had a positive effect on their health. However, with the development of antibiotics, the sanatoriums eventually lost their purpose. Today that same clean Davos air, marked by the absence of tree pollen, such as birch, oak or alder, minimal air pollution and extremely low amounts of indoor dust mites – presumably because of the cooler and dryer climate – is a draw for asthma and allergy patients seeking treatment in the town’s clinics.

Allergic diseases have become more prevalent in recent decades. They now affect more than one billion people worldwide, with estimates suggesting there could be up to four billion sufferers by 2050. While the reasons for this are not yet fully understood, experts believe several factors can contribute significantly to developing chronic diseases. Today we are exposed to many pollutants, such as chemical substances in our diet or cosmetics, worsening air pollution and microplastics.

Thanks to the proximity to allergy patients and the ability to analyse various biosamples, Davos has become an ideal location for research and experiments in this field.

As they pursue their exploration of the scientific side of the resort, Sara Ibrahim and Michele Andina visit the Swiss Institute of Allergy and Asthma Research (SIAF), where around 50 biologists, biochemists and physicians are working to understand what's causing allergic diseases and find preventive and curative treatments.

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]]> The small city of Davos in southeastern Switzerland, located at an altitude of 1,560m above sea level in the Swiss Alps, attracted tuberculosis patients back in the 1800s and 1900s after scientists discovered that clean mountain air had a positive effect on their health. However, with the development of antibiotics, the sanatoriums eventually lost their purpose. Today that same clean Davos air, marked by the absence of tree pollen, such as birch, oak or alder, minimal air pollution and extremely low amounts of indoor dust mites – presumably because of the cooler and dryer climate – is a draw for asthma and allergy patients seeking treatment in the town’s clinics.

Allergic diseases have become more prevalent in recent decades. They now affect more than one billion people worldwide, with estimates suggesting there could be up to four billion sufferers by 2050. While the reasons for this are not yet fully understood, experts believe several factors can contribute significantly to developing chronic diseases. Today we are exposed to many pollutants, such as chemical substances in our diet or cosmetics, worsening air pollution and microplastics.

Thanks to the proximity to allergy patients and the ability to analyse various biosamples, Davos has become an ideal location for research and experiments in this field.

As they pursue their exploration of the scientific side of the resort, Sara Ibrahim and Michele Andina visit the Swiss Institute of Allergy and Asthma Research (SIAF), where around 50 biologists, biochemists and physicians are working to understand what's causing allergic diseases and find preventive and curative treatments.

This podcast is an audio version of the SWI swissinfo.ch video series with the same title.  Find out more about science research in Switzerland on www.swissinfo.ch/science

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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-13894191 Wed, 08 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0100 794 3 full false Exploring Science in Davos: EP2 Studying bones at the AO Research Institute Davos Exploring Science in Davos: EP2 Studying bones at the AO Research Institute Davos Before 1960, broken bones were treated simply by using plaster casts or traction. Then 13 Swiss surgeons began rethinking fracture treatment: they standardised instruments, screws and nails, scientifically evaluated every operation, and started training surgeons. On their tour of Davos’s scientific communities, Sara and Michele go behind the scenes to see what new technologies are currently being developed.

The AO Foundation in Davos has been a leader in research into the healing of bone fractures for decades. Today, more than 100 scientists and PhD students from all over the globe work at the AO Research Institute Davos (ARI), which is focused on pre-clinical research. They study biomechanics and the biology of bones, discs and cartilage, and work on new surgical techniques, tools and devices, such as "smart" implants that measure bone healing in patients.

Some of ARI’s work depends on tests with live animals to ensure that studies are not affected by any hidden issues that would prevent the translation of a concept or implant to patient treatments. ARI recently set up a barn for so-called “specific-pathogen-free” (SPF) sheep. For sheep to be deemed SPF, they are separated from conventional sheep and kept in a purpose-built stable. However, the goal is to gradually reduce the dependence on, and even someday completely forgo, animal tests. Several projects at the ARI are aimed at achieving this.

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]]> Before 1960, broken bones were treated simply by using plaster casts or traction. Then 13 Swiss surgeons began rethinking fracture treatment: they standardised instruments, screws and nails, scientifically evaluated every operation, and started training surgeons. On their tour of Davos’s scientific communities, Sara and Michele go behind the scenes to see what new technologies are currently being developed.

The AO Foundation in Davos has been a leader in research into the healing of bone fractures for decades. Today, more than 100 scientists and PhD students from all over the globe work at the AO Research Institute Davos (ARI), which is focused on pre-clinical research. They study biomechanics and the biology of bones, discs and cartilage, and work on new surgical techniques, tools and devices, such as "smart" implants that measure bone healing in patients.

Some of ARI’s work depends on tests with live animals to ensure that studies are not affected by any hidden issues that would prevent the translation of a concept or implant to patient treatments. ARI recently set up a barn for so-called “specific-pathogen-free” (SPF) sheep. For sheep to be deemed SPF, they are separated from conventional sheep and kept in a purpose-built stable. However, the goal is to gradually reduce the dependence on, and even someday completely forgo, animal tests. Several projects at the ARI are aimed at achieving this.

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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-13850667 Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0100 694 2 full false Exploring Science in Davos: EP1 Orthopaedics gathering at the AO Davos Courses 2022 Exploring Science in Davos: EP1 Orthopaedics gathering at the AO Davos Courses 2022 The Swiss town of Davos is famous for mountain slopes, winter sports and the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum. But did you know that it also attracts scientists and doctors from all over the world? In this six-part video series, SWI swissinfo.ch journalists Sara Ibrahim and Michele Andina take you on a journey to discover five of Davos’s research institutes.

In this first episode, they take you to the AO Davos Courses, a two-week training congress for surgeons learning to treat bone fractures. In hands-on workshops and online live surgeries, experts explain how to master everything from trauma surgery to prosthetics and joint replacement. Participants then practise 3-D models with drills and screws.

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]]> The Swiss town of Davos is famous for mountain slopes, winter sports and the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum. But did you know that it also attracts scientists and doctors from all over the world? In this six-part video series, SWI swissinfo.ch journalists Sara Ibrahim and Michele Andina take you on a journey to discover five of Davos’s research institutes.

In this first episode, they take you to the AO Davos Courses, a two-week training congress for surgeons learning to treat bone fractures. In hands-on workshops and online live surgeries, experts explain how to master everything from trauma surgery to prosthetics and joint replacement. Participants then practise 3-D models with drills and screws.

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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-13408165 Wed, 25 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0200 509 1 full false Using sound to find prehistoric ruins under Lake Lucerne Using sound to find prehistoric ruins under Lake Lucerne Construction workers got a surprise recently while laying a pipeline underneath Lake Lucerne in central Switzerland. On the lake floor they found the traces of a prehistoric village! This finally confirmed a long-standing theory among archaeologists, who believed that people had lived in the area thousands of years ago.

But why were the traces of their home so deep within the lake? Across Switzerland there are about 500 pile dwelling sites, but these are normally found along the shorelines of lakes. And how do archaeologists manage to unravel prehistoric findings underwater? On this episode of The Swiss Connection podcast, we take a boat ride to get to the bottom of this mystery. While onboard, we meet a team of international experts and learn about an unusual technique using sound to map the depths of a lake.

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]]> Construction workers got a surprise recently while laying a pipeline underneath Lake Lucerne in central Switzerland. On the lake floor they found the traces of a prehistoric village! This finally confirmed a long-standing theory among archaeologists, who believed that people had lived in the area thousands of years ago.

But why were the traces of their home so deep within the lake? Across Switzerland there are about 500 pile dwelling sites, but these are normally found along the shorelines of lakes. And how do archaeologists manage to unravel prehistoric findings underwater? On this episode of The Swiss Connection podcast, we take a boat ride to get to the bottom of this mystery. While onboard, we meet a team of international experts and learn about an unusual technique using sound to map the depths of a lake.

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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-9773401 Wed, 22 Dec 2021 12:00:00 +0100 1246 full false Why these Japanese patients wanted to die in Switzerland Why these Japanese patients wanted to die in Switzerland In this second part of our two-part series on assisted suicide, SWI reporter Kaoru Uda tells host Susan Misicka what it was like to accompany two Japanese patients who came to Switzerland to die.

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]]> In this second part of our two-part series on assisted suicide, SWI reporter Kaoru Uda tells host Susan Misicka what it was like to accompany two Japanese patients who came to Switzerland to die.

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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-9629676 Mon, 29 Nov 2021 17:00:00 +0100 1555 full false Why this Swiss doctor supports assisted suicide Why this Swiss doctor supports assisted suicide Every year, over 1,000 seriously ill people end their lives in Switzerland with the help of suicide assistants. 
 
 Assisted suicide is legal in several countries, including Switzerland, Canada and the Netherlands. A handful of other countries – like Germany and Colombia – are working out the legal and practical details.

Some people even travel great distances to die in Switzerland because assisted suicide is illegal where they live. For example, a 104-year-old Australian man made the trip in 2018.

One of the people who helped him was Erika Preisig, a Swiss doctor and the founder of Life Circle, which operates in Basel in the northern part of the country. She’s passionate in her belief that people should have the right to die. She’s even been charged with -- and later acquitted of -- murder. 

Long before she started doing assisted suicide, Preisig worked in palliative care. Then her father had a stroke and threatened to throw himself in front of a train. Preisig decided to help him find another way, as she was telling SWI swissinfo.ch reporter Jessica Dacey.

This episode is the first of a two-part series on the topic. In the next episode, we’ll hear the stories of two seriously ill Japanese patients who came to Basel in 2021. 

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]]> Every year, over 1,000 seriously ill people end their lives in Switzerland with the help of suicide assistants. 
 
 Assisted suicide is legal in several countries, including Switzerland, Canada and the Netherlands. A handful of other countries – like Germany and Colombia – are working out the legal and practical details.

Some people even travel great distances to die in Switzerland because assisted suicide is illegal where they live. For example, a 104-year-old Australian man made the trip in 2018.

One of the people who helped him was Erika Preisig, a Swiss doctor and the founder of Life Circle, which operates in Basel in the northern part of the country. She’s passionate in her belief that people should have the right to die. She’s even been charged with -- and later acquitted of -- murder. 

Long before she started doing assisted suicide, Preisig worked in palliative care. Then her father had a stroke and threatened to throw himself in front of a train. Preisig decided to help him find another way, as she was telling SWI swissinfo.ch reporter Jessica Dacey.

This episode is the first of a two-part series on the topic. In the next episode, we’ll hear the stories of two seriously ill Japanese patients who came to Basel in 2021. 

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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-9511621 Tue, 09 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0100 621 full false Meet couples saying 'I do' to gay marriage Meet couples saying 'I do' to gay marriage Now that Switzerland has approved marriage for all, host Susan Misicka talks with some couples who explain why it's important to them. We also hear from opponents of Swiss legislation granting same-sex couples the right to marry.

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]]> Now that Switzerland has approved marriage for all, host Susan Misicka talks with some couples who explain why it's important to them. We also hear from opponents of Swiss legislation granting same-sex couples the right to marry.

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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-9353361 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0200 1174 full false Why we still need pens and pencils Why we still need pens and pencils In this encore episode of The Swiss Connection, we visit Swiss century-old pen and pencil maker Caran d'Ache. Podcast host Susan Misicka takes a tour of the factory and feels a bit silly when Caran d’Ache President Carole Hubscher sees her hasty choice of writing instrument.

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]]> In this encore episode of The Swiss Connection, we visit Swiss century-old pen and pencil maker Caran d'Ache. Podcast host Susan Misicka takes a tour of the factory and feels a bit silly when Caran d’Ache President Carole Hubscher sees her hasty choice of writing instrument.

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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-9266529 Tue, 28 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0200 981 full false Typeface designer is in love with letters Typeface designer is in love with letters Swiss designers gave us the big-name Helvetica and Frutiger typefaces in the 20th century. Now a modern-day designer from Basel is collaborating on a new font that we might soon be seeing a lot more of.  Nina Stoessinger of Frere-Jones Type in Brooklyn talks about inspiration and challenges.

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]]> Swiss designers gave us the big-name Helvetica and Frutiger typefaces in the 20th century. Now a modern-day designer from Basel is collaborating on a new font that we might soon be seeing a lot more of.  Nina Stoessinger of Frere-Jones Type in Brooklyn talks about inspiration and challenges.

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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-9122132 Tue, 14 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0200 894 full false Decrypting cryptocurrency and blockchain Decrypting cryptocurrency and blockchain How soon will we start buying our groceries with Bitcoin? What kind of scams do we need to be aware of? And why is Switzerland so sweet on cryptocurrencies and blockchain? SWI finance correspondent Matt Allen gives host Susan Misicka an overview of what he's learned while covering this scene over the past several years.

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]]> How soon will we start buying our groceries with Bitcoin? What kind of scams do we need to be aware of? And why is Switzerland so sweet on cryptocurrencies and blockchain? SWI finance correspondent Matt Allen gives host Susan Misicka an overview of what he's learned while covering this scene over the past several years.

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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-9109781 Tue, 31 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0200 1464 full false Why people love the Locarno Film Festival Why people love the Locarno Film Festival A gorgeous location for a film festival: Locarno in southern Switzerland. The international event features about 200 films in 10 days. But what makes the Locarno Film Festival so special? In this episode, SWI culture editor Eduardo Simantob tells podcast host Susan Misicka why he loves it. 

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]]> A gorgeous location for a film festival: Locarno in southern Switzerland. The international event features about 200 films in 10 days. But what makes the Locarno Film Festival so special? In this episode, SWI culture editor Eduardo Simantob tells podcast host Susan Misicka why he loves it. 

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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-9018080 Thu, 12 Aug 2021 11:00:00 +0200 636 full false Meet the Swiss woman bringing open water swimming to Boston Meet the Swiss woman bringing open water swimming to Boston Swiss architect Renata von Tscharner has devoted over two decades to improving the public spaces along the Charles River in Massachusetts. She even hopes to get people swimming in Boston's so-called "dirty water" on a regular basis. We met her at the Rhine River in her native Basel.

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]]> Swiss architect Renata von Tscharner has devoted over two decades to improving the public spaces along the Charles River in Massachusetts. She even hopes to get people swimming in Boston's so-called "dirty water" on a regular basis. We met her at the Rhine River in her native Basel.

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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-8886231 Tue, 20 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0200 1202 full false Are nuclear weapons really banned? Are nuclear weapons really banned? In this episode host Susan Misicka introduces our sister podcast, Inside Geneva. Nuclear weapons were banned by international treaty at the start of 2021. But the treaty doesn’t apply to any of the nuclear powers, since none of them signed it. So are nukes really banned? Inside Geneva host Imogen Foulkes talks to Cordula Droege, Chief Legal Officer of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Beatrice Fihn of the International Campaign to Ban Nuclear Weapons, and Elaine Whyte Gomez, the ambassador from Costa Rica, who steered the treaty through the United Nations.

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]]> In this episode host Susan Misicka introduces our sister podcast, Inside Geneva. Nuclear weapons were banned by international treaty at the start of 2021. But the treaty doesn’t apply to any of the nuclear powers, since none of them signed it. So are nukes really banned? Inside Geneva host Imogen Foulkes talks to Cordula Droege, Chief Legal Officer of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Beatrice Fihn of the International Campaign to Ban Nuclear Weapons, and Elaine Whyte Gomez, the ambassador from Costa Rica, who steered the treaty through the United Nations.

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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-8813673 Tue, 06 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0200 1848 full false Should kids be sweating for our chocolate cravings? Should kids be sweating for our chocolate cravings? The success of Swiss chocolate depends on cocoa beans harvested far away, often with the help of minors. In this episode we discuss whether it's OK for children to work, and how to figure out if kids helped make your candy bar.

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]]> The success of Swiss chocolate depends on cocoa beans harvested far away, often with the help of minors. In this episode we discuss whether it's OK for children to work, and how to figure out if kids helped make your candy bar.

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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-8738783 Tue, 22 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0200 1356 full false What soil sounds like and why it matters What soil sounds like and why it matters What does soil sound like, and what do those sounds mean? We find out from the world’s first scientist to use acoustics to research the soil and underground biodiversity. Also, we explore some of Zurich's greenspaces with a conservation biologist.

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]]> What does soil sound like, and what do those sounds mean? We find out from the world’s first scientist to use acoustics to research the soil and underground biodiversity. Also, we explore some of Zurich's greenspaces with a conservation biologist.

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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-8671770 Wed, 09 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0200 1009 full false Are electric cars and planes the way to go? Are electric cars and planes the way to go? Switzerland missed its target to reduce its carbon footprint in 2020. But there are still some promising developments when it comes to electric mobility in Switzerland – on the roads and up in the air. In this episode we take a ride in an electric plane and kick the tires on Swiss electric car infrastructure.

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]]> Switzerland missed its target to reduce its carbon footprint in 2020. But there are still some promising developments when it comes to electric mobility in Switzerland – on the roads and up in the air. In this episode we take a ride in an electric plane and kick the tires on Swiss electric car infrastructure.

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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-8591859 Wed, 26 May 2021 15:00:00 +0200 1377 full false How to clean up the gold trade How to clean up the gold trade In this follow-up to "The Dirt on Digging for Gold" we hear about some measures to make the gold trade more sustainable. Swiss anti-corruption champion Mark Pieth provides insight into the social problems sparked by gold mining. And members of the Swiss Better Gold Association share their experiences in Latin America.


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]]> In this follow-up to "The Dirt on Digging for Gold" we hear about some measures to make the gold trade more sustainable. Swiss anti-corruption champion Mark Pieth provides insight into the social problems sparked by gold mining. And members of the Swiss Better Gold Association share their experiences in Latin America.


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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-8507054 Wed, 12 May 2021 17:00:00 +0200 1761 full false Strange days: checking in with Swiss people in America Strange days: checking in with Swiss people in America The past year has been a strange time for all of us. It can be even harder if you’re an expat. One in ten Swiss people lives outside of Switzerland. In this episode, we hear from a few Swiss citizens who are living in the United States. They tell us how they’re experiencing the coronavirus pandemic and politics in their adopted homeland.

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]]> The past year has been a strange time for all of us. It can be even harder if you’re an expat. One in ten Swiss people lives outside of Switzerland. In this episode, we hear from a few Swiss citizens who are living in the United States. They tell us how they’re experiencing the coronavirus pandemic and politics in their adopted homeland.

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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-8406155 Tue, 27 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0200 1059 full false What Covid-19 tells us about the pharma industry What Covid-19 tells us about the pharma industry Switzerland is the home of some of the world’s biggest pharmaceutical companies. But when it comes to coronavirus vaccines, the Swiss pharma giants are not part of the discussion. How did they miss out? Or did they? And what does it mean for the next pandemic?

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]]> Switzerland is the home of some of the world’s biggest pharmaceutical companies. But when it comes to coronavirus vaccines, the Swiss pharma giants are not part of the discussion. How did they miss out? Or did they? And what does it mean for the next pandemic?

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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-8318698 Tue, 13 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0200 1200 full false How to catch a child sex offender How to catch a child sex offender The case of a Swiss couple abusing Indian children –  and getting away with it –  shows the limits of the international police network.

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]]> The case of a Swiss couple abusing Indian children –  and getting away with it –  shows the limits of the international police network.

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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-8232777 Tue, 30 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0200 1388 full false Crypto – a spy thriller made in Switzerland Crypto – a spy thriller made in Switzerland Multiple spy agencies, secret documents, international intrigue, and a Swiss company's encryption machines are at the heart of this episode. But does anybody really know the whole story?

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]]> Multiple spy agencies, secret documents, international intrigue, and a Swiss company's encryption machines are at the heart of this episode. But does anybody really know the whole story?

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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-8149695 Tue, 16 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0100 1449 full false Why women's suffrage took so long Why women's suffrage took so long Switzerland is celebrating a rather awkward anniversary this year. It was only 50 years ago that women got the right to vote at the federal level. What was the hold-up? And what’s still holding women back today?

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]]> Switzerland is celebrating a rather awkward anniversary this year. It was only 50 years ago that women got the right to vote at the federal level. What was the hold-up? And what’s still holding women back today?

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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-8058601 Tue, 02 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0100 1817 full false 'Swiss Johnny Cash' Florian Fox walks the line between Zurich and Nashville 'Swiss Johnny Cash' Florian Fox walks the line between Zurich and Nashville Sometimes changing names and continents is the best way to cope in a pandemic. For Swiss country music singer-songwriter Florian Fox, this meant moving to Nashville, Tennessee. He tells us why he's in the right place at the right time.

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]]> Sometimes changing names and continents is the best way to cope in a pandemic. For Swiss country music singer-songwriter Florian Fox, this meant moving to Nashville, Tennessee. He tells us why he's in the right place at the right time.

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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-7875217 Tue, 16 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +0100 1913 full false The dirt on digging for gold The dirt on digging for gold Switzerland is the world’s leading gold refiner. But in spite of efforts to make the supply chain more transparent, there are still some big questions about the origins of all this gold, and how it's extracted from the earth. In this episode we travel to Peru to find out what happens during the gold mining process.

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]]> Switzerland is the world’s leading gold refiner. But in spite of efforts to make the supply chain more transparent, there are still some big questions about the origins of all this gold, and how it's extracted from the earth. In this episode we travel to Peru to find out what happens during the gold mining process.

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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-7603516 Tue, 02 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +0100 1160 full false Part 3: Why do we get nostalgic? Part 3: Why do we get nostalgic? Part three of a three-part series about the connection between nostalgia and homesickness.  If a friend abandoned you in a foreign country, how angry would you be? And how healthy is it to dwell on the past?

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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-7351864 Tue, 19 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0100 1506 full false Part 2: Why do we get nostalgic? Part 2: Why do we get nostalgic? Part two of a three-part series about the connection between nostalgia and homesickness.  We "meet" a medical student who attended Basel University in the 17th century, and we try to retrace the steps of the Swiss mercenaries who inspired him.

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]]> Part two of a three-part series about the connection between nostalgia and homesickness.  We "meet" a medical student who attended Basel University in the 17th century, and we try to retrace the steps of the Swiss mercenaries who inspired him.

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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-7121590 Tue, 05 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0100 1690 full false Part 1: Why do we get nostalgic? Part 1: Why do we get nostalgic? Part one of a three-part series about the connection between nostalgia and homesickness.  For this we travel back in time to join two backpackers exploring Europe in the 1980s, and we find out how they’re connected to Swiss mercenaries hitting the road in the 17th century. 

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]]> Part one of a three-part series about the connection between nostalgia and homesickness.  For this we travel back in time to join two backpackers exploring Europe in the 1980s, and we find out how they’re connected to Swiss mercenaries hitting the road in the 17th century. 

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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-6896972 Tue, 22 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0100 1082 full false Moving back to Switzerland in a pandemic Moving back to Switzerland in a pandemic In 2020, getting the kind of schooling you want for your kids sometimes meant moving halfway across the world, at the drop of a hat. Meet a Swiss woman in California who did just that.

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]]> In 2020, getting the kind of schooling you want for your kids sometimes meant moving halfway across the world, at the drop of a hat. Meet a Swiss woman in California who did just that.

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]]> SWI swissinfo.ch Buzzsprout-6799372 Wed, 16 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0100 1378 full false The jazz singer with Swiss folk roots The jazz singer with Swiss folk roots When you first see her with her sleek bob and glossy fingernails, it’s kind of surprising to learn that Gabriela Martina was raised on a farm. But it’s memories of her rural upbringing that power some of her music.

Over a decade ago, she left her home in the Lucerne countryside to study jazz in the United States. Today, the vocalist and composer lives in Boston and teaches at her alma mater, the Berklee College of Music.

Martina tries to mix her Swiss yodelling roots with jazz, soul, RnB, gospel and blues. Her latest album, Homage to Grämlis, tells stories about the farm where she grew up with her parents, grandmother, two sisters and a brother. Many of the songs are about how they tended animals and the land. It’s bittersweet as the family recently had to give up the farm.

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]]> When you first see her with her sleek bob and glossy fingernails, it’s kind of surprising to learn that Gabriela Martina was raised on a farm. But it’s memories of her rural upbringing that power some of her music.

Over a decade ago, she left her home in the Lucerne countryside to study jazz in the United States. Today, the vocalist and composer lives in Boston and teaches at her alma mater, the Berklee College of Music.

Martina tries to mix her Swiss yodelling roots with jazz, soul, RnB, gospel and blues. Her latest album, Homage to Grämlis, tells stories about the farm where she grew up with her parents, grandmother, two sisters and a brother. Many of the songs are about how they tended animals and the land. It’s bittersweet as the family recently had to give up the farm.

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]]> Imogen Foulkes http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/podcast_inside-geneva--a-decade-of-war-in-syria/45640068 Thu, 26 Mar 2020 18:30:00 +0100 1516 politics (general),Inside the UN and international organisations,Podcast,armed conflict, false Inside Geneva: the United Nations and China Inside Geneva: the United Nations and China Send us Fan Mail

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]]> Imogen Foulkes http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/podcast_inside-geneva---the-united-nations-and-china/45613094 Sun, 22 Mar 2020 12:00:00 +0100 1888 politics (general),Inside the UN and international organisations,Podcast, false The sound of Nashville with a Swiss twist The sound of Nashville with a Swiss twist Send us Fan Mail

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]]> Thomas Stephens, swissinfo.ch http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/podcast_the-sound-of-nashville-with-a-swiss-twist/45612968 Sun, 15 Mar 2020 12:00:00 +0100 1252 Podcast,country music, switzerland full false Inside Geneva: What should we be doing about human rights violations? Inside Geneva: What should we be doing about human rights violations? Send us Fan Mail

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]]> Imogen Foulkes, swissinfo.ch http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/podcast_inside-geneva--what-should-we-be-doing-about-human-rights-violations-/45597678 Sat, 07 Mar 2020 09:00:00 +0100 1857 Inside the UN and international organisations,Podcast,human rights, false Inside Geneva: How to deal with coronavirus? Inside Geneva: How to deal with coronavirus? Send us Fan Mail

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]]> Imogen Foulkes, swissinfo.ch http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/podcast_inside-geneva--how-to-cope-with-coronavirus-/45549424 Tue, 11 Feb 2020 09:00:00 +0100 1845 Switzerland, Coronavirus,Podcast,illness,epidemic and plague,travel and commuting,Inside the UN and international organisations, full false Inside Geneva: Why humanitarian groups go to Davos Inside Geneva: Why humanitarian groups go to Davos Send us Fan Mail

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]]> Imogen Foulkes, swissinfo.ch http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/podcast_inside-geneva--why-humanitarian-groups-go-to-davos/45509216 Wed, 22 Jan 2020 12:00:00 +0100 1931 Podcast,business (general),Inside the UN and international organisations, false Why simultaneous interpreting is not for the faint-hearted Why simultaneous interpreting is not for the faint-hearted Send us Fan Mail

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]]> Imogen Foulkes, swissinfo.ch http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/podcast_inside-geneva--what-kind-of-year-will-it-be-for-the-un-/45482838 Sun, 12 Jan 2020 12:00:00 +0100 1630 Podcast,human rights,natural disasters,conflict (general),foreign aid,Inside the UN and international organisations, false Science and diplomacy hope to save Red Sea coral Science and diplomacy hope to save Red Sea coral Send us Fan Mail

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]]> Julia Crawford, swissinfo.ch http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/podcast_science-and-diplomacy-hope-to-save-red-sea-coral/45409180 Sun, 05 Jan 2020 11:00:00 +0100 663 Sci & Tech,Environment,Foreign Affairs,diplomacy,Podcast, Switzerland full false Inside Geneva: Humanitarians and counter-terror laws Inside Geneva: Humanitarians and counter-terror laws Send us Fan Mail

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