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XX Files - S1E184: How can we give back to trees?

It’s the International Day of Forests and no matter where you are, today, we celebrate and raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests. We rely on nature a lot - from our paper coming from trees to furniture being made from tree barks! CNA938’s Yasmin Jonkers speaks with Chua Siew Chin, Senior Lecturer, Department of Biological Sciences at NUS to find out how we can give back to the trees. She is also an expert in forest ecology and restoration, land use impacts and urban ecology.

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XX Files - S1E157: Celebrating women and girls in science

Ahead of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a day to promote the full and equal access and participation of females in STEM, CNA938’s Yasmin Jonkers speaks with two female scientists to find out more about their research projects.

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XX Files - S1E156: First female Singaporean to play in the European League

Going overseas to pursue a sports career comes with its challenges but this 18-year-old is making history in her own way. CNA938’s Yasmin Jonkers speaks with Danelle Tan to find out more about living her football dream.

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XX Files - S1E155: Granting wishes even with a brain condition

Laura Teng had her experiences with brain aneurysms but that did not stop her from volunteering with a charity that grants the wishes of terminally ill patients. CNA938’s Yasmin Jonkers speaks with her to find out more.

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XX Files - S1E154: Parenting perspectives from a young mum

Raising kids is no easy feat, let alone as an 18-year-old mother. Sarah Cheng-De Winne had her first kid at 18 and CNA938’s Yasmin Jonkers speaks with her to find out more about her parenting style and how she juggles the many hats she wears while raising her children.

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XX Files - S1E153: The importance of scents

Valentine's Day is a day to celebrate love be it with friends, partners or family. Ahead of this day of gift-giving, CNA938's Yasmin Jonkers speaks with Morgane Riou, Perfumer from European Flavours & Fragrances to find out more about the current perfumery trends and the impact scent has on others.

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