We’re obviously influenced by sight, sound, taste, and touch when it comes to many of our purchasing decisions. But why have we never considered smell as a bigger motivational factor? It turns out companies have been aware of this for a while - and not the ones you might think.

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Imagine as a kid waking up on a Monday morning with the thought of school looming over you - well, kids in Colorado will no longer have that dark shadow cast over them. One Colorado school district has switched to a 4-Day week.

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Streaming services are becoming a problem for theatre chains, forcing them to constantly come up with new ways to lure people to the cinema. Screen X’s three-screen concept might be exactly what they need to combat the likes of Netflix.

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Our neighbours down south have launched a major initiative to help all hawkers in Singapore go cashless. Would Malaysians feel comfortable with a similar measure?

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Intelligence-led security company FireEye warns, Malaysia is currently at a heightened risk of cyber threats from China, and this may have something to do with our new government calling for the renegotiation of the Belt and Road Initiative.

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A number of countries, including France, Italy and Germany, are implementing frameworks that seem to be leading to “right to disconnect” laws. Do we need to implement laws to stop our bosses from contacting us outside of working hours?

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Would you take a second job, or maybe a third? With their overtime wages being significantly reduced, South Koreans are looking for other ways to make ends meet with possible effects on their overall health.

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New research from the University of Arizona shows that bias differs for single vs married parents at the workplace… but not in the way that you might think.

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Many evangelize Reddit and tell people how awesome it is, but when you decide to check out Reddit for the first time, you’re greeted with what looks like a dystopian Craigslist. But don’t give up just yet. Reddit is playing the long game - and winning. We tell you why.

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Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye has revealed that the government is looking to the idea of restricting internet access for youths aged 17 years old and below, after midnight.

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