A new study models a chilling scenario: a world where humans stop having children. The research indicates that within a century, the human species could face near extinction due to biological stagnation, leading to societal collapse. The absence of younger generations would cripple essential systems like food production, healthcare, and infrastructure, ultimately halting civilization.
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