In this episode, Neryssa and I talk about the parallels between science and journalism, pioneering lecturers as also active members of the industry, Neryssa's first report as the first author revolving around an extremist group in India and how it might have been harder for her to cover the story as a Muslim, the identity and empowerment that comes along with her wearing a headscarf, freedom of press in developing countries such as Malaysia - and what motivated her to pursue journalism.