The future of human longevity: a demographer's perspective
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The number of elderly in developing countries has increased considerably in recent decades. Appropriate public and fiscal planning is essential in determining how responsibly society will care for its older citizens. Mortality prediction is one method used to aid in this planning.
Publication Name: Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8075
Year: 1998
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Stratospheric control of climate
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New simulation models demonstrate how solar activity influences the earth's stratosphere, which in turn affects climate in the troposphere. The new methods will aid understanding of climatic changes and their causes and help improve weather-forecasting techniques.
Publication Name: Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8075
Year: 1996
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