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Scientists predicted doomsday for November 13, 2026. Should we be worried?

ScienceDailySaturday, October 17, 2026 at 1:52 AM

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Scientists predicted doomsday for November 13, 2026. Should we be worried?
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In 1960, scientists predicted that runaway population growth would bring humanity to the brink of destruction on November 13, 2026, and their mathematical forecasts remained surprisingly accurate for decades.

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Scientific signal separates durable discovery from noise — and often foreshadows policy and product. In 1960, scientists predicted that runaway population growth would bring humanity to the brink of destruction on November 13, 2026, and their mathematical forecasts remained surprisingly accurate for decades.
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In 1960, scientists predicted that runaway population growth would bring humanity to the brink of destruction on November 13, 2026, and their mathematical forecasts remained surprisingly accurate for decades.

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