Demographic "doomsday" misses the mark.

A 1960 prediction of a population singularity in 2026 is inaccurate, as current data shows we are not close to that milestone.

• Why it matters: Understanding the accuracy of past demographic forecasts is important for evaluating current population models and planning for future resource needs.
• What they did: The authors examined the 1960 Science publication's prediction and compared it with actual population data up to the present.
• The result: Findings suggest the "doomsday" demographic forecast missed the mark, indicating that the predicted population singularity in 2026 is unlikely to occur as previously projected.