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Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
7 months ago

How Many Humans Have Ever Lived? The Math May Surprise You

Estimating the total number of people ever born is highly uncertain due to sparse historical data, changing life expectancy, and definitional questions about 'human'.
US news
fromStartribune
8 months ago

The pandemic transformed the suburbs. Return-to-office mandates could reshape them again.

Minnesota may see a gradual return to urban living as employers mandate office attendance, though many suburban residents plan to remain where they are.
UK politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
8 months ago

What does the falling birthrate mean for the British economy?

England and Wales' fertility rate fell to 1.41 in 2024, below replacement level, implying long-term population decline with significant economic and political consequences.
Public health
fromMail Online
8 months ago

The average Brit may never reach 100 years of age, experts warn

Life expectancy gains have slowed and current generations are unlikely to reach 100 on average without a major breakthrough extending adult survival.
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