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Illustration of a reader pausing mid-scroll as a suspenseful headline triggers dopamine-driven anticipation

Psychology

December 15, 2025

Dopamine Expectation and Engagement: How suspenseful headlines hook readers instantly

Discover how dopamine-fuelled anticipation makes suspenseful headlines irresistible with practical tips, ethical guardrails, and metrics to build reader trust.

Illustration of a student revising for exams with a scented tissue as a memory cue

Psychology

December 15, 2025

Memory Anchoring Trick: Why scent linking aids exam revision like magic

Discover how scent linking boosts exam revision: the science of smell and memory, practical routines, scent picks, and tips for calmer, sharper recall.

Illustration of a digital interface highlighting mutual friends as social proof to accelerate relationship building

Psychology

December 15, 2025

Social Proof for Trust: How seeing mutual friends fast-tracks relationship building

Explore how social proof and mutual friends accelerate trust, from psychology to platform design, data-led impacts, and ethical tactics for faster relationships.