Key events in the life of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who became Pope Francis and died on Monday:Dec. 17, 1936: Jorge Mario ...

These estimates, drawn from the location data of three billion Facebook users, provide a view of human migration in ...

The global research study is the first of its kind and is the first-ever study spanning generations worldwide.

Japan's sinking population: The issue of Japan's rapid decline in population has been discussed globally, but some recent figures paint an even more alarming picture. According to government data, the ...

Induced pluripotent stem cells are being tested to treat blindness, paralysis, Parkinson’s disease and more. Approvals might ...

I’m not saying Japan isn’t wonderful in many ways. It can be. The cleanliness of public spaces, the politeness of service staff, and the sense of personal safety are all remarkable. When friends back ...

The world's fourth-largest economy also faces the twin threats of a steady decline in marriages and a rising proportion of elderly people. Nearly 30 percent of Japanese citizens are now 65 or older.

Japan’s population drops to record low as government looks to tackle birth rate issue - Japan’s population fell for the 14th ...