Science-based dating and coastal cleanups - new ways of finding love in Singapore

Mr Samuel Lai (right), a 36-year-old engineer at a DNA-based speed-dating event held at Holiday Inn Orchard City Centre, on Dec 2019. ST PHOTO: MARCELLIN LOPEZ
Mr Samuel Lai (right), a 36-year-old engineer at a DNA-based speed-dating event held at Holiday Inn Orchard City Centre, on Dec 2019. ST PHOTO: MARCELLIN LOPEZ
Ms Alis Khoo, 36, senior accounts assistant and participant of a DNA-based dating event. ST PHOTO: MARCELLIN LOPEZ
Mr Samuel Lai, 36, engineer and participant of a DNA-based dating event. ST PHOTO: MARCELLIN LOPEZ
Mr Elvin Fu, 36, engineering specialist and participant of a DNA-based dating event. ST PHOTO: MARCELLIN LOPEZ
Participants at a coastal clean up dating event held on Sep 2019. PHOTO: GAIGAI
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Though the dating app is widely regarded as the most successful of its kind in getting people hitched, the formula of pictures, bios and endless swiping is getting old.

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