News tagged with adult population

The unstable future of a world full of men

As the global population hits seven billion, experts are warning that skewed gender ratios could fuel the emergence of volatile "bachelor nations" driven by an aggressive competition for brides.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Oct 26, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (9) | comments 201

Turning back the cellular clock

Cell reprogramming calls The Curious Case of Benjamin Button to mind.

Biology / Biotechnology

created Jun 29, 2010 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (6) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

College-educated undocumented young adults face same narrow range of jobs as their parents

Parents who move to the United States without legal status generally seek better opportunities for their young children. Their kids grow up Americanized: speaking English, attending public school, going to ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Jul 26, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Relationships more important than genetic ties when deciding who cares for aging family, study finds

America's elderly population will nearly double by 2050, according to a Pew Research report. As baby boomers enter retirement, concern exists as to who will care for them as they age. Traditionally, children have accepted ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Oct 18, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0