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Phase three of the HapMap project completed
Thursday, 2 September, 2010The third phase of the International HapMap project, has been completed. The project aims to determine the variation of the human genetic code, and the diseases that may be linked to it. Susan Flory speaks to Professor Emmanouil Dermitzakis who is with the department of Genetic Medicine and Development at the University of Geneva,
Thursday, 2 September, 2010The third phase of the International HapMap project, has been completed. The project aims to determine the variation of the human genetic code, and the diseases that may be linked to it. Susan Flory speaks to Professor Emmanouil Dermitzakis who is with the department of Genetic Medicine and Development at the University of Geneva,
Pros and cons of homeschooling your kids
Thursday, 2 September, 2010School’s in but not necessarily at school. Some parents are schooling their kids at home. Estimates say there could be as many as hundreds of kids being homeschooled. Is it good for kids, from both academic and socialization perspectives? WRS’s Conor Lennon first speaks to Beatrix Zumsteg, head of socialization and equity studies at the Zurich University of Education, who is not in favor of the idea, as well as homeschooling fan Joan Moy, who is a Geneva representative of the Home Schooling Swiss Association.
Thursday, 2 September, 2010School’s in but not necessarily at school. Some parents are schooling their kids at home. Estimates say there could be as many as hundreds of kids being homeschooled. Is it good for kids, from both academic and socialization perspectives? WRS’s Conor Lennon first speaks to Beatrix Zumsteg, head of socialization and equity studies at the Zurich University of Education, who is not in favor of the idea, as well as homeschooling fan Joan Moy, who is a Geneva representative of the Home Schooling Swiss Association.
Climate change conundrum: Who will pay?
Thursday, 2 September, 2010Ministers are meeting in Geneva this week in the wake of high hopes raised by the Copenhagen climate change talks. Representatives from 40 countries will tackle the thorny issue of how to finance solutions to climate change. Leading the Swiss delegation is Franz Perrez, head of international affairs at the Federal Office of the Environment. He explains the meeting’s relevance to WRS’s Adam Beaumont. WRS’s Conor Lennon also speaks to Liliana Andanova, associate professor at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, for her perspective.
Thursday, 2 September, 2010Ministers are meeting in Geneva this week in the wake of high hopes raised by the Copenhagen climate change talks. Representatives from 40 countries will tackle the thorny issue of how to finance solutions to climate change. Leading the Swiss delegation is Franz Perrez, head of international affairs at the Federal Office of the Environment. He explains the meeting’s relevance to WRS’s Adam Beaumont. WRS’s Conor Lennon also speaks to Liliana Andanova, associate professor at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, for her perspective.
Pollution solution: Ban dirty cars downtown?
Thursday, 2 September, 2010Dirty, polluted air is the bane of many Swiss cities. Some think low emissions zones could be a solution. These involve banning more polluting cars from certain parts of the city. Cantons Geneva and Ticino are keen on the idea, but deciding whether it’s worth the money is proving tricky. Lucas Chambers reports.
Thursday, 2 September, 2010Dirty, polluted air is the bane of many Swiss cities. Some think low emissions zones could be a solution. These involve banning more polluting cars from certain parts of the city. Cantons Geneva and Ticino are keen on the idea, but deciding whether it’s worth the money is proving tricky. Lucas Chambers reports.
