Stories by Ari Daniel

Ari Daniel

Ari Daniel

A real-life Kraken stalked the seas of the late Cretaceous
A real-life Kraken stalked the seas of the late Cretaceous
Researchers discovered evidence of enormous Kraken-like creatures who hunted in the seas some 100 million years ago, competing with large apex predators.
Ari Daniel | Apr 24, 2026, 8:03 PM UTC
How mosquitoes — and malaria — helped shape the whereabouts of early humankind
How mosquitoes — and malaria — helped shape the whereabouts of early humankind
A new study looks at an unexpected force that played a critical role in shaping the lives of ancient humans.
Ari Daniel | Apr 23, 2026, 3:50 PM UTC
AI's a suck up. Research shows how it flatters and suggests we're not to blame
AI's a suck up. Research shows how it flatters and suggests we're not to blame
The AI models and chatbots that we interact with tend to affirm our feelings and viewpoints — more so than people do, with potentially worrisome consequences.
Ari Daniel | Apr 23, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
How seals' whiskers make them master underwater hunters
How seals' whiskers make them master underwater hunters
Their sensitive facial hair may be the harbor seals superpower for tracking fish, scientists are learning.
Ari Daniel | Apr 16, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC
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