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3D Printing and the Murky Ethics of Replicating Human Bones

Some scientist worry that a new way of studying human remains could be misused

By Sarah Wild / Undark

AI Can Now Make Medical Predictions From Raw Data. But Can Deep Learning Be Trusted?

The stakes sit particularly high in medicine, where lives are on the line

By Eric Bender / Undark

After Sexual Assault, Some Survivors Seek Healing in Self-Defense

Researchers note self-defense for survivors can be similar to exposure therapy

By Gitit Ginat / Undark

Do DNA Databases Make Would-Be Criminals Think Twice?

Some argue that this sort of biosurveillance raises civil rights concerns

By Oscar Schwartz / Undark

How Bullying May Shape Adolescent Brains

The findings echo previous research, which demonstrated similar changes from neglect or abuse by caregivers

By Rod McCullom / Undark

Why Parents Are Turning to a Controversial Treatment for Food Allergies

Could this treatment for allergies cause more anxiety than relief?

By Esther Landhuis / Undark

Artificial Intelligence Could Improve Health Care for All—Unless it Doesn’t

AI-driven medical tools could democratize health care, but some worry they could also worsen inequalities

By Jeremy Hsu / Undark

These Fossils Preserved in Opal Are a Gorgeous, Iridescent Window Into the Past. Scientists Are Fighting to Save Them from the Black Market

Cloaked in white dust and surrounded by expansive plains, the town of Lightning Ridge produces the bulk of the world’s precious black opal. This rare gemstone, prized for its dazzling play of color, hides out...

By Clare Watson / Undark

Energy Drinks Have Become Wildly Popular With Teens. Here's Why it's a Public Health Concern

Energy drinks are very popular among teens, despite being loaded with stimulants

By Sara Talpos / Undark

New Research Is Focusing on Treating Teens' Suicidal Thoughts With Support of Friends, Family

A University of Michigan program trains family and friends to become dedicated helpers and empathetic listeners

By Jill U. Adams / Undark

The Surprising Ways Art Has Advanced Astronomy

In January 2004, NASA announced it was canceling a mission to service the Hubble Space Telescope. In light of dangers associated with the Columbia tragedy the previous year, it was considered too risky. As a...

By Mara Johnson-Groh / Undark

Emotions Expert: It's Impossible to be Constantly Positive. Try This Instead

The pressure to be positive pervades U.S. culture. No matter what the problem is, it seems it can be solved by looking on the bright side. Having a bad day? Simply keep smiling. Bank account...

By Judith T. Moskowitz, Northwestern University / Undark
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