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Ari Daniel
This surprising mammal fossil is giving scientists something to chew on
Ari Daniel | Oct 7, 2026, 7:59 PM UTC
It's likely you've already chewed and swallowed some tasty morsel today. But when did that ability emerge? New evidence points to at least the middle Jurassic, back when dinosaurs still reigned.
Wildfire smoke affects animals in unique ways. Scientists are trying to understand itAri Daniel | Oct 6, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
This 'fire amoeba' pushes the limit of what's possible for complex lifeAri Daniel | Sep 22, 2026, 4:17 PM UTC
Tiny krill are turning up in deep-sea hydrothermal vents. Scientists want to know whyAri Daniel | Sep 15, 2026, 4:53 PM UTC
A fossil feather from the age of dinosaurs may explain why only some birds survivedAri Daniel | Sep 10, 2026, 6:07 PM UTC
Kissing apes, anti-splash urinals: This year's Ig Nobels showcase surprising science
The Ig Nobel Prizes were awarded this week for humorous yet thought-provoking research. This year, the ceremony came with a twist.
Ari Daniel | Sep 3, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC
This high-speed star is whipping around the black hole in the middle of our galaxy
Researchers have identified a speed demon at the heart of the Milky Way. This fast-moving star may yield insights into the black hole parked at the center of our galaxy.
Ari Daniel | Aug 19, 2026, 3:38 PM UTC
Sticky or slippery? Snails can change their slime to meet the moment
Snails are slimy. But there's more to that goo of theirs than meets the eye. It's a fact that may help inspire the creation of new materials.
Ari Daniel | Aug 6, 2026, 6:26 PM UTC
After Fauci Senate hearing, experts worry about 'chilling effect' on public health
The accusations against Dr. Anthony Fauci, once the nation's leading infectious disease expert, have some experts worrying that these events may further erode public health staffing in the U.S.
Ari Daniel | Jul 30, 2026, 8:37 PM UTC
Anthony Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment in Rand Paul Senate hearing
At a Senate hearing Wednesday, Anthony Fauci is likely to face questions from Sen. Rand Paul related to the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's what you need to know