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The Swiss Connection

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Silicon Valley
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Suanitas Tribe
Roman Occupation Of Switzerland
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Discover science and innovation in Switzerland with the Swiss Connection Podcast! From the tiniest particles to the vastness of space, satisfy your scientific curiosity and join our journalists while they talk to researchers working on projects ranging from rocket building and AI to medicine and climate solutions.

This podcast is produced by SWI swissinfo.ch, a multilingual public service media ... more

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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 pe... more

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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.

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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, ... more

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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... more

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Herwig Schopper
Former Director General of CERN and experimental physicist
Episode: Listen again: Herwig Schopper, Former CERN head has served science and peace for 100 years
Antoine Harari
Investigative journalist focused on white-collar crime and corruption cases
Independent reporter based in Geneva, Switzerland
Episode: Lost Cells, Ep.4: The Hunt
Massimiliano Sarenui
Father who banked his child's cord blood and experienced the challenges of the process.
Episode: Lost Cells, Ep.3: The Program
Joanne Kurtzberg
Director at the Marcus Center for Blood Cellular Cures, specializing in pediatric stem cell research.
Duke University
Episode: Lost Cells, Ep.2: Seeds of Hope
Jan Carmelier
Professor of Building Physics at ETH Zurich, expert on urban climate and heat waves
ETH Zurich
Episode: Climate solution for the future: How to keep cities cool during heatwaves
Sherry Wong
Artist and researcher critical of the tech industry
Episode: Switzerland and Silicon Valley: EP6 Sherry Wong ‘Living in a society where capital is strong and the welfare state is weak‘
Fred Turner
Communications professor at Stanford University, author of a book about the counterculture movement in Silicon Valley
Stanford University
Episode: Switzerland and Silicon Valley: EP5 Fred Turner ‘The dream of tech companies serving humanity has turned into a nightmare‘
Pamela Munster
Oncologist at the University Hospital in San Francisco, California, and cancer survivor
University of California, San Francisco
Episode: Switzerland and Silicon Valley: EP4 Pamela Munster ‘From cancer doctor to cancer patient and back again’
Claude Zellweger
Head of Industrial Design at Google
Google
Episode: What Switzerland can learn from Silicon Valley: EP3 Connected through Innovation

Hosts

Jo Faye
Host of multiple segments including discussions on scientific advances in various fields, showcasing innovation and research in Switzerland.
Angela Saini
Host skilled in exploring complex scientific issues and engaging audiences with practical implications through interviews and storytelling.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 42 ratings
  • Lack Of Due Diligence

    Listened to the episode on immigrants and aid workers. A large part of the episodes involves the people condemning the harsh rhetoric around immigrants, but the sound clip they use is out of context. They claim President Trump called immigrants “animals”. If you listen to the full clip you will hear he is talking about MS13 gang members who are known for their brutality.

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    Interested Listener 702
    United States4 years ago
  • Virtual travel to Switzerland

    Produced by journalists and well researched and the story is presented well. It feels like a virtual trip to Switzerland without having to travel. The host is excellent.

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    DaliaWithNoH
    United States5 years ago
  • Sprache?

    Es nennt sich Swissinfo und nicht BBC oder so. Hauptsprache in der Schweiz ist Deutsch!

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    Kleine-Nini
    Switzerland12 years ago
  • Downloading problems

    Up to the issue of 12 October, I had no difficulty downloading this. Since then, podcast has not downloaded nor have I been able to get it from the swissinfo.ch website either to play or download. On iTunes, the download seems to start, but amount downloaded never goes above zero. Have emailed swissinfo without reply yet. Please fix it! I don't know whether to give it 5 stars on the basis that it is always a really interesting summary of the week or zero because I can't receive it. I'll split on... more

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    Graham Hall
    Ireland13 years ago

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Why Are leading Swiss Pharmaceutical Companies Investing in Slovenia?
Q: Are there other countries like Slovenia that are also playing an important role for Novartis at the moment?
Austria as well as Germany are also really important sites for Novartis and Sando, along with the US, which is the biggest pharmaceutical market. The companies also have investments in China and India, which are important suppliers of active ingredients and generics.
Why Are leading Swiss Pharmaceutical Companies Investing in Slovenia?
Q: Why do you think it is that Slovenia has become so important for the Swiss pharma industry?
At first, cost was a big factor. It costs a lot less to produce drugs in Slovenia than in Switzerland. Additionally, Slovenia is politically stable and has a good central location in Europe. The country has top scientists working on some of the latest medical technology.
Exploring Science in Davos: EP5 Snow and avalanche research in Davos
Q: Could you really see the difference in these different types of snow that came from different places?
It's actually very difficult to see with your eye the difference between the snow, which emphasizes the need for specialized knowledge regarding avalanche dangers.
What Switzerland can learn from Silicon Valley: EP3 Connected through Innovation
Q: What is special about life and working conditions in California?
Claude describes less separation between work and free time, the quick execution of ideas, and the tradition of engineering that fosters innovation.
What Switzerland can learn from Silicon Valley: EP3 Connected through Innovation
Q: What do you like or dislike about the California way of life?
Claude mentions the ease of connection and the rapid generation of ideas as positives, but also misses the curated environments and mountains of Swiss life.

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Exploring the intersection of science and innovation in Switzerland, this audio series provides engaging and thought-provoking discussions that highlight breakthroughs in various fields including medicine, climate science, and space exploration. With a rich narrative style, it features interviews with leading researchers and examines the practical implications of their work, offering listeners insight into the latest developments in technology and their impact on society. Unique stories of scientific exploration and the personal experiences of those involved enrich the content and engage an audience eager to learn about progressive innovations and their societal relevance.

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1. Herwig Schopper
2. Antoine Harari
3. Massimiliano Sarenui
4. Joanne Kurtzberg
5. Jan Carmelier
6. Sherry Wong
7. Fred Turner
8. Pamela Munster

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