Global

PROPERTY: Skyscrapers are often seen as symbols of a nation’s power and wealth. But according to a recent report, countries that aim to build more and taller skyscrapers are heading for economic disaster.

CARS:  You might expect to see Ghosts and Phantoms in a haunted house —  but increasingly, you'll find them on the highway. In 2011, Rolls-Royce sold more cars than at any other time in its 107-year history.

PSYCHOLOGY: Before important discussions at work, many of us use the toilet. But UK Prime Minister David Cameron is reported to have used the "full-bladder" technique to improve his concentration during the negotiations at last week's EU summit. How does it work? 

OFFICE LIFE: When you can no longer tolerate something, you can say you’re “sick and tired” of it. But if you’re “sick and tired” at work, maybe your office is at fault.

COMMUNICATION: Are you addicted to your smartphone? You can't stop yourself from checking for important or even not-so-important messages? You're not alone. According to a new study, the checking of phones has become a habit.

SHARING WORK: Does gender equality in the workplace lead to equality at home? Do fathers spend equal time looking after the children and doing housework? A new OECD report reveals where the most helpful men live.