Old-growth forests and ancient trees: what you need to know
Jun 17, 2025 · Indeed, the world’s oldest tree, in eastern California, is thought to be the world’s oldest living thing at more than 4,850 years old – older than the pyramids at Giza. Whether …
Who are the oldest people in the world and where are they from?
Apr 29, 2022 · The world’s oldest people are all women. Four of the top 10 were born in the United States, and two were born in Japan.
This is how the world has been mapped throughout history
Jul 22, 2019 · His milestone map closely resembles the oldest-surviving terrestrial globe, Erdapfel, created by cartographer Martin Behaim. Today, it’s preserved at the Yale University …
Longevity: How old will people live to this century? | World …
Jul 6, 2021 · The oldest living person, Jeanne Calment of France, was 122 when she died in 1997; the current oldest person is 118-year-old Kane Tanaka of Japan. Using Bayesian …
Which countries have the oldest populations in the world? | World ...
Feb 12, 2020 · Worldwide, the working-age population will see a 10% decrease by 2060, with big implications for the economy.
Japan's ageing population: The implications for its economy
Sep 28, 2023 · More than 1 in 10 people in Japan are now aged 80 or older. The ageing population is having a profound impact on Japan's #economy, #workforce and society.
These are the countries which are the world’s oldest democracies ...
Aug 8, 2019 · Which country today is the world’s oldest democracy? It’s a loaded question — as you’ll see, there is plenty of nuance involved in the answer. Depending on how you define …
Merck | World Economic Forum
Dec 9, 2025 · Merck, a leading science and technology company, operates across life science, healthcare and electronics. More than 62,000 employees work to make a positive difference to …
These are the world's oldest and youngest countries
May 2, 2016 · Around 20% of people in Japan, Germany and Italy are aged 65 or over, making the populations of these three nations the world’s oldest.
Why firstborns are more likely to become leaders
Jul 27, 2015 · We’ve all had it ingrained: oldest siblings are ambitious, responsible over-achievers, youngest siblings are creative rebels, and kids in the middle are easy-going Jan …