Housing and the shape of daily life
Everything filed under living in our culture coverage, the 8 reports filed on it so far.

Singapore Pays Citizens to Read Books to Combat Decline
Singapore has launched a government scheme paying citizens small cash rewards for logging daily reading time, aiming to use behavioral science to...

Herzog's Chaplin Sisters Soap Opera Disappoints Critics
Werner Herzog's new film 'Bucking Fastard,' starring Rooney and Kate Mara as twins, is a disappointing fictional take on a real-life story, according...

The Whale museum opens in Norway in 2027
A new museum dedicated to whales, called The Whale, will open in Andenes, Norway, on June 4, 2027. It will feature life-size sculptures, immersive...

Dolly Parton's Death Prompts Reflection
A writer reflects on the cultural impact of Dolly Parton's death, drawing a personal parallel to his mother's life of creating happiness without a

Red Vienna's Socialist Architecture Financed
A Defector writer examines the legacy of Red Vienna's social housing, built between 1918 and 1934 through taxes on the wealthy, and argues its...

Red-Lipped Batfish's Bizarre Look Explained
Scientists explain the evolutionary reasons for the red-lipped batfish's strange 'feet' and red lips, though much of its life remains a mystery.

Lee Krasner's Story Reconsidered
A visit to the Pollock-Krasner House and conversations with its director challenge a writer's assumptions about Lee Krasner's life and artistic...

Alien: Isolation 2 Takes Shape with a New Protagonist and Terrifying New World
Creative Assembly's Alistair Hope reveals details about the upcoming sequel to Alien: Isolation, including a new protagonist and a changed...