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Lost Cells: a podcast uncovering Switzerland’s stem cell scandal 🎙️🧬
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- Lost Cells: a podcast uncovering Switzerland’s stem cell scandal 🎙️🧬
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- 1:31
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Imagine placing all your hopes on your baby's stem cells to save their life or yours, only to fear seeing that hope vanish along with your child's cells. 🔬🧬
Search for Lost Cells wherever you get your podcasts.
@ochentastudio
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- Lost Cells is out now!
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- 3:13
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- 1 year ago
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Please sign up for the latest episode (https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/science/lost-cells-be-the-first-to-know/87572170)
SWI swissinfo.ch's new podcast tells the story of the families affected by a private stem cell banking scandal with Switzerland at its heart.
Subscribe for free to our new podcast ‘Lost Cells’ wherever you get your podcasts. Episode one is released on February 18, 2025.
Listen to this new podcast in English (https://www.swissinfo.ch/spa/lostcells) // French (https://www.swissinfo.ch/fre/cellules-perdues/) // Spanish (https://www.swissinfo.ch/spa/madre-celula/)
SWI swissinfo.ch (https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/) is a public service media company based in Bern, Switzerland.
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- Aid, cuts and consequences
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- 42:01
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- 1 year ago
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On Inside Geneva, we take a deep dive into the United States’ cuts in foreign aid.
“In Colombia, they’ve just had to lay off 200 staff who were doing the demining in the south of the country. So, all of a sudden, these families have no work. And the alternative in the area, you know what it is: coca plants. So how is that in the US interest?” asks Tamar Gabelnick, director of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines.
“The freezing is not democratic. Congress has voted for some of these programmes and it's Mr. Trump, Mr. Musk, etc. who are cutting them out without the approval of Congress. So, legally, I don't see how they can do this,” says analyst Daniel Warner.
Why is Washington cutting something that is a lifesaver for vulnerable people worldwide, but costs just 0.2% of the US gross national product?
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- Ep 1 - The Promise
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- 26:41
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Send a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2424338/open_sms)
Luis Daniel suffers from a rare 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.
An original SWI swissinfo.ch (https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng) trilingual podcast series in collaboration with Piz Gloria Productions, Futur Proche and Studio Ochenta.
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- Swiss fighter in Ukraine, legal complaint against On and unruly passengers | 3 stories from 🇨🇭
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- 1:17
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- 1 year ago
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- Fighting abroad can be punishable by Swiss military criminal law, but this hasn't stopped Swiss citizens from joining the war in Ukraine. At the beginning of the year, the first Swiss citizen was killed in combat.
The Swiss sports equipment brand On faces legal complaints: the consumer affairs bureau of French-speaking Switzerland accuses the company of greenwashing. The Cloudneo shoes, advertised as 100% recyclable, haven't been recycled yet, making it a case for unfair competition, claims the bureau. The shoemaker rejects the accusations.
The number of unruly passengers is on the rise worldwide, and in 2024, on Swiss airline flights the increase was of 30% compared to 2023.
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- Private jets in Switzerland and their soaring CO2 emissions
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- 1:21
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- 1 year ago
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- Private jet flights and their emissions have soared in recent years, and Switzerland is one of the top destinations for the heavy-polluting planes. The small Alpine state is a magnet for ultra-wealthy jet travellers, especially in winter when they fly to luxury resorts.
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- Can the spread of invasive quagga mussels be stopped in Switzerland?
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- A small mollusc is causing many problems in Switzerland and across the northern hemisphere, changing ecosystems in its path, attacking water supplies and causing millions in damage. New technology and international cooperation are being deployed to fight the invasion. Researchers from Switzerland, Germany, Austria and the United States are pooling their findings to better understand the behaviour of the quagga.#quagga #biodiversity #swisslakes
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- Thousands of emigrants’ descendants in Argentina demand Swiss citizenship
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- 1:03
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Swiss citizenship is meant to be passed down by descent, whether you are born in Switzerland or abroad. However, for thousands of descendants of Swiss emigrants, this right has slipped away. Now, a petition is pushing for change.
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- New trailer out now: "Lost Cells", an investigative podcast #science
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- What does it mean to lose something as valuable as our DNA? That’s one of the many questions behind 'Lost Cells', a new investigative podcast from SWI swissinfo.ch.
The 6-part series tells the story of the families affected by a private stem cell banking scandal with Switzerland at its heart.
Join families from across Europe as they grapple with corporate intrigue and a lack of transparency in private stem cell banking in Switzerland, while trying to hold on to life, and hope.
‘Lost Cells’ is an original SWI swissinfo.ch trilingual podcast produced in collaboration with Piz Gloria Productions, @ochentastudio and Futur Proche.
Subscribe for free to ‘Lost Cells’ wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Episode one will be released on February 18, 2025. You can listen to the new trailer via the link! https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/science/lost-cells-be-the-first-to-know/87572170
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- A new podcast is coming soon
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- 2:55
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Swiss voters reject green overhaul of the economy
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- 1:48
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- 1 year ago
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- Swiss citizens have overwhelmingly said no to an ambitious proposal by the Young Greens to bring the country’s economy into line with “planetary boundaries”. #sustainability #greeninitiative #climateaction
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- China’s intimidation of Uyghurs in Switzerland, gender divide in politics and expensive jet
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- 1:31
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- What do you think about this week's stories?
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- We listen and we don't judge | 🇨🇭 edition
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Switzerland Bans Face Coverings: What is the Swiss 'Burqa Ban'? | Part 2
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- 1:14
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- From January 1, 2025, it is forbidden to cover the face in public places throughout Switzerland. Violations can be punished with a fine of up to CHF1,000 (about $1,143).
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- Donald Trump, the UN and the future
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- 42:13
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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With Israel banning UNRWA and the US planning to withdraw from WHO, our Inside Geneva podcast reports on a turbulent couple of weeks for United Nations agencies.
In Gaza, Israel’s ban on the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has come into effect.
“UNRWA is what we call the backbone of the humanitarian operation. Meaning that they not only bring in aid themselves, but they are also the operation on which all other humanitarian actors depend,” says Jorgen Jensehaugen from the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO).
US President Donald Trump has also announced that the US will leave the World Health Organization (WHO).
“This is going to mean that all of the vital work of the WHO – polio eradication, AIDS, TB and malaria – will be even more underfunded,” co...
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- Snow Polo World Cup in St Moritz 🐎 | #switzerland #polo
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- 1:13
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- We went to the Snow Polo World Cup last weekend. Here’s what we found out about the sport 🐎
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- US limits AI chip access, Switzerland bans international adoptions, TikTok’s ‘Paracetamol Challenge’
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- 1:12
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Here are three news stories from Switzerland you shouldn’t have missed this week.
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- Switzerland prohibits face coverings: what is the Swiss 'burqa ban'? | Part 1
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- 1:04
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Stay tuned for part 2!
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- Discovering what has been living in the Swiss glaciers all these years
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- 1:39
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Melting glaciers caused by global warming release largely unknown bacteria and viruses into the environment. These microorganisms could help us tackle some major global problems, from plastic pollution to antibiotic resistance. A research team from the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL) is looking for them for the first time in Swiss glaciers.
Read more about this story here:
https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/climate-change/research-revealed-melting-swiss-glaciers-could-eat-plastic-and-cure-disease/88656119
#switzerland #glacier #research #climatechange
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- Should the Swiss economy be forced to respect the limits of nature?
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- 1:15
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- On February 9, the Swiss will vote on the "environmental responsibility" initiative. The text requires the economy to respect the planet's limits. 🌱🌎
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- Sanija Ameti resigns, Russian hackers, and Trump's executive order | 3 stories from 🇨🇭
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- 1:11
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Who is Switzerland's new president for 2025? | #switzerland
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Meet this year's Swiss President, Karin Keller-Sutter. 🇨🇭
Visit swissinfo.ch to learn more about her life and career.
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- What makes a good peace deal?
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- 29:22
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Send us Fan Mail (https://www.buzzsprout.com/915097/fan_mail/new)
In this week’s Inside Geneva podcast episode, we ask: what makes a good peace agreement?
“Peace is not just a status. Peace is a process, and it’s a process that is part of politics in general,” says Laurent Goetschel from Swisspeace.
So, are quick peace deals possible?
“When someone says, ‘I want to have an agreement in 24 hours,’ my response as a professional is, ‘Okay. What are our ideas? What is possible right now? What is the most that can be made out of this possibility, if indeed it is a possibility?’” says Katia Papagianni from the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue.
Does peace mean more than just the end of fighting?
“Peace, meaning just the absence of war, can be the result of a negotiation, maybe even a short negotiation between powerful actors directly or indirectly involved in...
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- Police violence, inclusive road signs and Swiss defence minister resigns | 3 stories from 🇨🇭
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- 1:29
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on Switzerland and to provide a Swiss perspective on international events.
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- Discovering what has been living in the Swiss glaciers all these years
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- 6:35
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Melting glaciers caused by global warming release largely unknown bacteria and viruses into the environment. These microorganisms could help us tackle some major global problems, from plastic pollution to antibiotic resistance. A research team from the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL) is looking for them for the first time in Swiss glaciers.
We accompanied the team at work on the Rhône glacier, to see how meltwater is filtered with a device they specifically developed for this environment. Later, we visited their laboratory near Zurich to find out what happened with the material they collected on the glacier.
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- Swiss man found dead in Iran, Credit Suisse Nazi ties, and Swiss army uniform cuts
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- 1:17
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Here are three stories from Switzerland you shouldn’t have missed this week.
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- What does a Swiss-Canadian economist think about Trump's threats to absorb Canada?
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- 1:39
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- With Trump announcing plans to raise tariffs on all imports from Canada, needling about it becoming the 51st US state, and Trudeau's resignation, all eyes are on Canada. 🇨🇦
We spoke to Swiss-Canadian economist Daniela Hauser, who said that “despite all the similarities with the US, we Canadians like to distance ourselves from our southern neighbour and define ourselves as ‘non-US’.”
But what about the similarities and differences between Canada and Switzerland? Watch this video to hear her insights.
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- Geneva and climate change, start local and change the world
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- 36:02
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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For our planet, each year brings new climate records, and they’re not good ones.
“We now know that 2024 is on track to be the warmest year on record. At the same time, we have accumulated more CO2 than ever in the history of human life on Earth,” says Celeste Saulo, Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization.
On Inside Geneva this week, we look at the damage from the perspective of United Nations (UN) aid agencies.
“Climate change is making us sick, and it’s making us sick because it’s increasing the possibility of having more infectious diseases and waterborne diseases like cholera. It’s also sometimes destroying the capacity to produce food,” says Maria Neira, Climate Change Director at the World Health Organization.
We also hear how aid agencies are trying to reduce their own carbon footprints....
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- Behind the scenes anecdote from our journalist Katy Romy
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Part of the job of being a journalist is getting out and about – sometimes in far-flung places, other times closer to home. This often means coming back not just with reportage material but with interesting or unexpected stories.
In this series of anecdotes, our federal politics reporter Katy Romy talks about the surprise ending of one of her interviews in Geneva.
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- Swiss Railways drops to 11th, voting behaviour linked to deaths, Rottweiler ban | 3 stories from🇨🇭
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- 1:25
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- What do you think about this week's stories?
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- Behind the scenes anecdote from our journalist Emilie Ridard
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- 1:16
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Part of the job of being a journalist is getting out and about – sometimes in far-flung places, other times closer to home. This often means coming back not just with reportage material but with interesting or unexpected stories.
In this series of anecdotes, our Swiss abroad reporter Emilie Ridard talks about the unusual taxi that took her back to her hotel in Cameroon.
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- Behind the scenes anecdote from our journalist Benjamin von Wyl
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- 1:21
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Part of the job of being a journalist is getting out and about – sometimes in far-flung places, other times closer to home. This often means coming back not just with reportage material but with interesting or unexpected stories.
In this series of anecdotes, our direct democracy reporter Benjamin von Wyl talks about an interesting evening in a Moldovan restaurant.
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- Our journalists’ favourite Swiss stories of the year! #switzerland #journalism #journalist
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Are you curious to find out more? Follow the links to read our editors' recommendations:
How the Swiss help Madagascar’s cacao farmers confront climate change
► https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/science/how-the-swiss-help-madagascars-cacao-farmers-confront-climate-change/87285113
From the cute to the horrific: Switzerland’s weirdest museums
► https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/culture/from-the-cute-to-the-horrific-switzerlands-weirdest-museums/77796301
Heard the one about the Swiss company installing laugh detectors?
► https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-abroad/funny-business-laugh-detector-installed-at-swiss-company/87855142
Sanctions enforcement: Bern ‘cannot rule out’ Switzerland gets Russian gold via Central Asia
► https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-politics/sanctions-enforcement-bern-cannot-rule-out-switzerland-gets-russian-gold-via-central-asia/88498901
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- Behind the scenes anecdote from our journalist Anand Chandrasekhar
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- 0:57
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Part of the job of being a journalist is getting out and about – sometimes in far-flung places, other times closer to home. This often means coming back not just with reportage material but with interesting or unexpected stories.
In the second video of a series of anecdotes, Anand Chandrasekhar, our journalist covering food and agribusiness, shares how he got a nice surprise when visiting the Lindt chocolate factory in Olten, Switzerland.
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- Can the UN and international law survive?
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- 36:31
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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In 2024 there are more than 100 conflicts ongoing, worldwide. A record number of aid workers have been killed.
Tom Fletcher, UN Emergency Relief Coordinator: ‘It’s not just the ferocity of these conflicts, Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan, Syria. It’s about that wilful neglect of international humanitarian law. And as a result we seem to have lost our anchor somehow. That scaffolding, that we felt was there, international humanitarian law that I was hoping we’d be taking for granted at this point, is shaking.’
Inside Geneva asks whether we have given up on international law.
Nico Krisch, Professor of International Law, Geneva Graduate Institute: If I see the Europeans talks about international law and the rules based order, but then keep supporting Israel in the face of the International Court of Justice - deliver weapons, not take part ...
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- Young Swiss voices: AI's impact on future careers | #switzerland #AI
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- 1:29
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- AI tools like ChatGPT are already transforming the way we work. But are young people in Switzerland concerned about their future careers? 🤖
We hit the streets of Bern to see how young people feel about AI in their jobs. 🎤
Let us know what you think in the comments.
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- Swiss women’s pension age, best trains in Europe and ban on Hamas | 3 stories from #switzerland
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- What do you think about this week's stories? Let us know in the comments.
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- How the poorest country in Europe is integrating 120,000 Ukrainian refugees
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- 4:51
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- No country has taken in as many Ukrainian refugees relative to its population as the Republic of Moldova. International organisations play an important role in supporting Ukrainians there. SWI swissinfo.ch visited a Swiss Red Cross partner project in the north of the country.
Read more on this story on our website: https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/foreign-affairs/how-the-poorest-country-in-europe-is-integrating-120000-ukrainian-refugees/88264422
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- Title
- Unveiling Ancient Life: Microorganisms in Melting Glaciers in Swiss Alps
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- 0:34
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- This episode takes you to the Rhone glacier in the Swiss 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).
Listen now, wherever you get your podcasts.
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- Title
- Unveiling Ancient Life: Microorganisms in Melting Glaciers in Swiss Alps
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- 17:38
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Send us Fan Mail (https://www.buzzsprout.com/910414/fan_mail/new)
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.
Read more about this story or other science stories from Switzerland please visit www.swissinfo.ch/science (https://www.swissinfo.c...
- Title
- how has the world changed in 2024? UN correspondents look back
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- 32:33
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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In this week’s Inside Geneva episode, UN correspondents in Geneva and New York look back at 2024.
Dorian Burkhalter, journalist, SWI swissinfo.ch: ‘Wars everywhere, climate change, deepening inequalities, AI…it’s just threats everywhere. But it just seems like the more global our problems are becoming, the weaker the UN is also becoming.’
But is the biggest event of the year the US election?
Nick Cumming-Bruce, contributor, New York Times: ‘It’s hard to top the US election because it’s already dominating the conversation on everything else that we’ve covered in 2024.’
What could an isolationist America first strategy mean for the UN, and for the multilateral system?
Dawn Clancy, UN correspondent, New York: ‘Pulling out of the Paris Agreement, or the WHO, threatening to c...
- Title
- Cowbells, bigger army budget and Christmas spending: the three news stories from Switzerland
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- 1:24
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Climate solution for the future: How to keep cities cool during heatwaves
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- 0:43
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Over the past few weeks, snow has blanketed many parts of Switzerland, including Bern, where we record our science podcast, The Swiss Connection. ❄️🎙️
Even though it's full-on winter here, our latest episode is all about heat waves and climate change with our science journalist, Luigi Jorio.
Cities tend to get hotter than the countryside during a heatwave. So, what can be done about these urban heat traps? How can we make hot summers more bearable for city dwellers?
Listen to our podcast, or search for The Swiss Connection wherever you get your podcasts.
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- Climate solution for the future: How to keep cities cool during heatwaves
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- 18:24
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- 2 years ago
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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.
If you are interested in reading about this story (https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/climate-change/how-to-keep-cities-cool-during-heatwaves/87444293) or other science stories from Switzerland please visit www.swissinfo.ch/science (https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/topic/science/) .
Jounalist: Luigi Jorio (https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/author/luigi-jorio/)
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- Title
- Putting the brakes on immigration in Switzerland
- Runtime
- 1:40
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The permanent resident population in Switzerland exceeded nine million people for the first time at the end of June this year. The next milestone, according to experts, is reaching the 10-million mark a few years from now. The rapid growth has positive aspects: the economy is flourishing. But the infrastructure is under heavy strain and housing is scarce and expensive. We take a closer look at political moves to address the issue of population growth in Switzerland.
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- Title
- Swiss rescued in Red Sea, policeman cleared of charges after death of black man and water on Mars
- Runtime
- 1:43
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- What do you think about this week's stories? Let us know in the comments below!
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- Title
- How a Swiss organisation is helping to break menstruation taboos in West Africa
- Runtime
- 1:14
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Every day, over 300 million girls and women around the world menstruate. However, in West Africa, the topic remains taboo, affecting girls' education and women's health. A Swiss organisation is working to change local attitudes towards menstruation.
Watch the full video to learn more.
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swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on Switzerland and to provide a Swiss perspective on international events.
For more articles, interviews and videos visit swissinfo.ch or subscribe to our YouTube channel.
- Title
- Turning concrete into a carbon sink
- Runtime
- 0:23
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Our latest episode of The Swiss Connection science podcast 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.
https://www.buzzsprout.com/910414/episodes/16176016
#carboncapture #switzerland #climatechange
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- Title
- The rocky relationship between Switzerland and the European Union
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- 1:41
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Switzerland’s negotiations with the European Union could be close to being concluded. We take a closer look at why it has been so difficult to shake hands on the new bilateral agreements.
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- Title
- Turning concrete into a carbon sink: an innovative Swiss approach to decarbonizing the constructi...
- Runtime
- 14:52
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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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 (https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/climate-change/demolished-buildings-offer-new-home-for-co2-emissions/80645786) and other science stories from Switzerland is available at www.swissinfo.ch/science (https...
