For the first time in centuries the world's population is set to decline in a few decades. There are currently around 7.8 billion of us in the world right now and that number is expected to peak in 2064, when I'll be 69 years old...yikes. Based on a new study published in The Lancet, the peak will be at roughly 9.7 billion and then will drop to 8.8 billion by 2100, … [Read more...] about The World’s Population Is Set To Decline For The First Time In Centuries
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Indigenous People in Alaska Invented Snow Goggles Centuries Ago To Protect Eyes and Improve Vision
Anyone who has spent a lot of time outdoors in the snow knows how important it is to protect your eyes. The bright sun bouncing off the white snow can lead to snow blindness, a very uncomfortable situation caused by too much exposure to UV light. Indigenous peoples in the Alaska region were certainly aware of these dangers, and have been creating eyewear to protect themselves … [Read more...] about Indigenous People in Alaska Invented Snow Goggles Centuries Ago To Protect Eyes and Improve Vision
In A Few Decades, The World’s Population Will Decline For The First Time In Centuries
"This will truly be a new world, one we should be preparing for today." Within the next century, it is anticipated that the world's population will begin to drop for the first time in modern history, ushering in a "revolution in the tale of our human civilization" and significant changes in how people spend their lives. At this time, there are about 7.8 billion people on … [Read more...] about In A Few Decades, The World’s Population Will Decline For The First Time In Centuries