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As well as leading to longer-term problems, this can place a heavy burden on healthcare systems already strained by aging populations and budgetary constraints.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

Countries with large populations of children -- including Bangladesh, India, Nigeria and Pakistan -- are at the top of the list for the number of children exposed to at least three hazards.

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

The "virtual ranger" project will also involve the recruitment of community volunteers who will monitor the live footage remotely and map red squirrel populations.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

Much of genomics research has focused on populations of European ancestry, leaving important questions about human history and biology unanswered.

From Science Daily • Jun. 14, 2026

Extensive, formerly forested areas of the highlands were converted by traditional New Guinea farmers to fenced, drained, intensively managed field systems supporting dense human populations.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond