“A magazine’s response to accusations of publishing AI-generated fiction points to a new phase in the struggle to keep literature human.”
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Adrift
“In the early morning hours of May 28, 2021, a strange boat appeared in the Caribbean. As local fishermen approached, they made a grisly discovery: Everyone aboard it was dead.”
Judy Blume Goes All the Way
“A new generation discovers the poet laureate of puberty.”
The Top 5 Longreads of the Week
Featuring stories by Willa Köerner, Robyn Ross, Ariel Sabar, Julian Lucas, and Dan Moore.
Why Rewatching Titanic is Different Now
“Twenty-five years ago, the movie turned tragedy into romance. Today, that alchemy takes on a darker absurdity.”
Consider the Hermit Crab
“You might think of them as cheap beach souvenirs. In fact, these tiny creatures have rich social lives and can live decades—and some humans are fighting to change their fate.”
The Long Quest for Artificial Blood
“One of the most valuable substances in the world has never been replicated. Are we close?”
The Top 5 Longreads of the Week
Featuring stories from Jenisha Watts, Aymann Ismail and Mary Harris, Elizabeth Kolbert, Wyatt Williams, and Jackson Wald.
The Top 5 Longreads of the Week
The April 12 edition features stories by Stephanie McCrummen, Mark Warren, Trina Moyles, Laura Preston, and Jack King.

