Stories by Ari Daniel

Ari Daniel

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
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
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
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



