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Scientific analysis of global existential risks

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Latest: Scientists analyze existential risks from asteroids and supervolcanoes

Scientific discussions regarding global and existential risks have focused on a variety of catastrophic scenarios. Experts at the United Nations have identified accelerated climate change, nuclear proliferation, geopolit

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Resurgence of 1960 population growth doomsday model

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Latest: Mathematical models predict timelines for human extinction

A 1960 scientific study titled ‘Doomsday: Friday, 13 November, A. D. 2026’ has resurfaced on social media, drawing renewed attention to its mathematical projections regarding global population growth. Authored by Heinz

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