The Atlantic

May 2023 Highlights

A collection of highlights from May's most popular articles from The Atlantic.

Curated byEditors at The Atlantic

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The Reason Why Mosquitoes Want to Bite You

Have you ever wondered why mosquitoes are so attracted to us? Katherine Wu explores the reasons why mosquitoes might want to bite you, or not. Read by Helen Zaltzman.

The Reason Why Mosquitoes Want to Bite You

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America's Problem with Trust

There’s reason to believe that Americans are growing less comfortable with intimacy, but it’s not clear why. Faith Hill explores America's trust problem.

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The Problematic Use of AI in College Papers

Writer Ian Bogost dives into the problematic use of AI in college papers and why professors are finding it difficult to detect it. Read by Ben Sawyer.

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There Is No Stopping the Allergy Apocalypse

Climate change is setting off a boom in seasonal allergies. Even people who've never had symptoms before aren't safe, writes Yasmin Tayag. Read by Rufaro Faith.

There Is No Stopping the Allergy Apocalypse

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Why It Has Become Increasingly Difficult to Return Things

One of the greatest allures of online shopping, besides not having to leave the comfort of your home, was the seemingly unrestricted possibility to return something if you didn’t like it. Not anymore. Read by Arionne Nettles.

Why It Has Become Increasingly Difficult to Return Things

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