US white majority to linger if immigration slows
Whites would lose their majority in the U.S. three years later than expected if immigration growth slows, according to census estimates released Wednesday.
May 15, 2013
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Original Australians numbered 1,000-3,000, study finds
Australia was first settled by between 1,000 and 3,000 humans around 50,000 years ago, but the population crashed during the Ice Age before recovering to a peak of some 1.2 million people around five centuries ...
Apr 23, 2013
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Report finds workplace discrimination cuts deep across Australia
Nearly a million Australians feel their boss has discriminated against them over recent years, a new University of Melbourne study has found.
Apr 01, 2013
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Higher earners have easier time understanding pensions
People who have higher incomes devote more attention to understanding the pension rules. The information published by the public authorities is designed for too narrow a target group.
Mar 21, 2013
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Lack of climate action risks developing world gains, UN says
The rise of developing nations has cut poverty while the combined economies of Brazil, China and India are on a path to overtake wealthy nations, but failure to act on climate change could reverse those gains, ...
Mar 14, 2013
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Changes in US population coming sooner than expected
(Phys.org) —A major cultural and geographic divide is emerging between Americans under age 35 and over 50, according to University of Michigan demographer William Frey.
Mar 14, 2013
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American workers find less incentive to relocate
American workers—long unusually mobile—are increasingly staying put. There are a range of popular explanations for the slowdown in migration between states, including an aging population that is firmly entrenched and ...
Mar 11, 2013
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'Couch potato' rowing chair energises tech fair
It looks like an ordinary black, comfy chair, perfect for a relaxing hour or two in front of the television.
Mar 05, 2013
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Agriculture and parting from wolves shaped dog evolution, study finds
(Phys.org)—Part of the ancient mystery of the makeup of the modern Western dog has been solved by a team led by researchers at the University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine.
Feb 25, 2013
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Leading researchers warn of 'brain drain' as scientists struggle to find funding
BrightFocus Foundation, a nonprofit organization that funds research worldwide to save sight and mind, today released the results of a survey of more than 170 leading biomedical scientists that explores the most significant ...
Jan 31, 2013
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'Gently does it' drives you further in electric vehicles
Drivers of petrol and diesel cars are usually aware that driving at high speed, harsh acceleration and hard braking all contribute to lowering their fuel economy. Scientists can readily explain in terms of the thermodynamics ...
Dec 21, 2012
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Report: Asian economies will surpass US, Europe
The United States could see its standing as a superpower eroded and Asian economies will outstrip those of North America and Europe combined by 2030, according to the best guess of the U.S. intelligence community in its latest ...
Dec 10, 2012
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US intelligence sees fight ahead over water, food
(AP)—Nearly two-thirds of the world's population will live in cities by 2030, with most people middle class, connected by technology, protected by advanced health care and the United States and China perhaps cooperating ...
Dec 10, 2012
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Research shows lemmings were wiped out by Ice Age's climate change
(Phys.org)—Small mammal populations across Europe were wiped out multiple times during the last Ice Age, due to an inability to deal with rapid climate change, according the research published today in ...
Nov 27, 2012
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Quick, high-volume test offers fast track in search for Alzheimer's drugs
(Phys.org)—An efficient, high-volume technique for testing potential drug treatments for Alzheimer's disease uncovered an organic compound that restored motor function and longevity to fruit flies with ...
Nov 15, 2012
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