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The Swiss Connection

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Stem Cell Banking
Silicon Valley
Cryosave
Switzerland
Climate Change
Artificial Intelligence
Aging
Longevity
Alzheimer's Disease
CERN
Leukemia
Avalanches
Famicord
Family Health
ETH Zurich
Stem Cell Research
Autism
Stem Cell Treatments
Cord Blood Banking
Technology

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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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 Allia... more

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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, sc... more

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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 audi... more

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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... more

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Recent Guests

Matthew Allen
Business and tech specialist,
Independent journalist collaborator
Episode: Building a Swiss FabLab: the future of Switzerland’s semiconductor strategy
Shah Jahan
Cook who lost his land on Mola island
Bangladesh resident
Episode: How Bangladesh adapts to erosion, floods, and rising seas
Jan Freihardt
Researcher at ETH Zurich studying climate-driven migration in Bangladesh
ETH Zurich
Episode: How Bangladesh adapts to erosion, floods, and rising seas
Gina Tossain
Research fellow at the University of Zurich focusing on Sundarbans studies
University of Zurich
Episode: How Bangladesh adapts to erosion, floods, and rising seas
Giannis Mavris
Reporter for the episode, conducted interviews in Bangladesh
Swiss Connection Podcast
Episode: How Bangladesh adapts to erosion, floods, and rising seas
Ladina Schröter
Project manager at foodwaste.ch
foodwaste.ch
Episode: How does Switzerland deal with the food waste problem?
Uschi Ringwald
Resident at Hunziker Areal, long-term resident and advocate of shared spaces
Hunziker Areal cooperative, Zurich
Episode: A Swiss community living on 2,000 watts
Werner Brühwiller
Founding member, resident at Hunziker Areal
Hunziker Areal cooperative, Zurich
Episode: A Swiss community living on 2,000 watts
Kristian Brandt
Colleague helping with the 2000-watt discussion
Swissinfo.ch
Episode: A Swiss community living on 2,000 watts

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Jo Fahy
Host of The Swiss Connection Podcast (and related science programming); affiliated with SWI swissinfo.ch / Swissinfo.ch

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 58 ratings
  • Very interesting

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Pound5306
    2 months ago
  • 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DaliaWithNoH
    United States5 years ago
  • Sprache?

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

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Kleine-Nini
    Switzerland13 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

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Graham Hall
    Ireland14 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the deep-dive, research-backed coverage and clear bridge between science and real-world impact.
Positive remarks highlight virtual travel-like quality and well-researched storytelling.

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Building a Swiss FabLab: the future of Switzerland’s semiconductor strategy
Q: So Switzerland wants to ramp up the research and the production of semiconductors. What's the story here, Matt?
Matt explains Switzerland's plan to create a FabLab to combine research and production, leveraging ETH Zurich and SwissMEM, aiming for a niche, high-end segment rather than mass production, and highlights the need for funding and a clear strategy.
How Bangladesh adapts to erosion, floods, and rising seas
Q: Is there government support for climate-displaced people in the areas you studied, and how effective is it?
The government has cyclone shelters and relocation programs like Ashrayan, but in some regions genuine permanent relocation support is lacking, and people rely heavily on social networks to restart their lives when shelters are unavailable.
How Bangladesh adapts to erosion, floods, and rising seas
Q: Hi Giannis, could you tell us what you found out while you were out in Bangladesh?
We found that many people who lost land and houses stayed within the village and moved only a few hundred meters inland over multiple seasons, instead of relocating to distant cities or abroad, due to financial constraints and attachment to community.
What does Antarctic ice reveal about CO2 and climate shifts?
Q: What do you expect to find in this sample?
Rather low CO2 concentrations, likely not an interglacial, around 220 to 230 ppm.
What does Antarctic ice reveal about CO2 and climate shifts?
Q: Why it's important to extract and to study the ice from Antarctica?
To understand the natural conditions of our planet and to provide context for current greenhouse gas levels.

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What is The Swiss Connection about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program spotlights science, innovation, and policy in Switzerland through conversations with researchers, journalists, and practitioners across fields like semiconductors, climate adaptation, aging, and healthcare. Episodes frequently explore how cutting-edge science translates into real-world impact, from national research ecosystems and energy transitions to public health and environmental resilience. Notable strengths include a steady stream of expert interviews, on-the-ground reporting, and nuanced discussions about trade-offs and governance, making it valuable for listeners who want in-depth context on Swiss science and its global connections. A recurring charm is the clear bridge between academic insight and practical implication... more

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2. Shah Jahan
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4. Gina Tossain
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6. Ladina Schröter
7. Uschi Ringwald
8. Werner Brühwiller

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