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Bonnet: a luminary in space research

This content was published on Feb 6, 2003 Born in 1937, Bonnet began to specialise in space research at the University of Paris, where he obtained his doctorate in 1968 for his study of ultraviolet radiation and solar imaging. He then rapidly moved up the ranks within different research agencies and became director of the Scientific Programme of the European Space Agency in…

Space institute boss says research will go on

This content was published on Feb 5, 2003 Roger-Maurice Bonnet told swissinfo that the loss of the United States’ Columbia space shuttle could cause delays in planned space missions, but would not curtail research. He added that a consequence of the disaster was that international cooperation in space research had become more important than ever. Bonnet – a French national – has just…

Israel’s first astronaut – symbol of hope

This content was published on Feb 3, 2003 The apparent disaster has shattered hopes that Ramon’s involvement in the mission would serve as foil for much of the bad news that has beset Israel. The participation of an Israeli on the 16-day flight saw security tightened during the flight – which was billed by NASA as a routine scientific mission. “The government of…

World expresses sorrow over shuttle Columbia

This content was published on Feb 2, 2003 The space shuttle disintegrated just 15 minutes before it was due to land in Florida. President George W Bush has received condolences from leaders across the globe. The Swiss President, Pascal Couchepin, sent his sympathies to Bush on Saturday. “On behalf of the Swiss government and the citizens of Switzerland, I would like to offer…

Zug mediator puts emphasis on prevention

This content was published on Jan 31, 2003 From Monday, a public mediator will be available to citizens who believe they have been wronged by the authorities. It’s hoped that earlier dialogue with aggrieved locals can help prevent such escalations of anger as that which erupted so tragically 16 months ago, when 57-year-old Friedrich Leibacher stormed the cantonal parliament, killing 14 politicians before…

Study calls for rethink on immigration

This content was published on Jan 29, 2003 But the study also reveals serious inequalities between the salaries of Swiss and foreign workers. The study, carried out by the Swiss National Science Foundation between 1995 and 2002, identified trends in immigration over the past 50 years, and recommended a series of policies for the future. One of the main findings was that Switzerland,…

Ziegler launches assault on capitalism

This content was published on Jan 27, 2003 To rapturous public applause, the sociologist and author railed against capitalism and the elites – Bush, Sharon, Putin and bin Laden – as well as the UN and IMF. “The avant-garde of humanitarianism are today living in Latin America,” said Ziegler, the UN’s Special Rapporteur of the Commission on Human Rights on the Right to…

Going up Saas Fee’s “green slopes”

This content was published on Jan 26, 2003 Unfortunately, it is the only major Swiss resort committed to implementing the Alpine Convention – dedicated to environmental protection and sustainable development. Located at a lofty 1,800 metres above sea level, with ski slopes stretching up to 3,500 metres and summer skiing available on its glacier, skiers are drawn to Saas Fee like bees to…

Cancer conference highlights search for cure

This content was published on Jan 22, 2003 They are expected to focus on the latest developments in cancer detection and diagnosis, as well as advancements in treatment. The symposium, which has been organised by the Swiss Institute for Experimental Cancer Research, will bring together more than 300 scientists and specialists from Europe and the United States. Conference organiser Richard Iggo told swissinfo…

Gene flow comes under scrutiny

This content was published on Jan 22, 2003 They will present the latest research on gene flow and discuss its environmental and evolutionary impact. Among the participants is Klaus Ammann, director of the botanical garden of Bern University. In 2002, genetically modified plants were grown on more than 58 million hectares worldwide, an area bigger than Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium combined. The…

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