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August 18, 2011 | Press Release

Evidence for long term historic trend: Boys reach sexual maturity younger and younger

The time period during which young people are sexually mature but socially not yet considered adults is expanding. more

August 03, 2011 | News | In the Press

First the baby, then the wedding

“In the future, even more children will be born out of wedlock in Germany”, MPIDR scientist Michaela Kreyenfeld said in an article published in the Hamburger Abendblatt. more

July 28, 2011 | News

Congratulations!

MaxNetAging student Friederike Kachel received her Ph.D. Her research was about the evolution of human life history, and more specifically the postmenopausal lifespan of females. more

July 19, 2011 | Defo News

Geburt, Tod und die Zeit dazwischen
Nr. 2/2011 von "Demografische Forschung Aus Erster Hand" erhältlich

"Demografische Forschung Aus Erster Hand" is a joint publication of the MPIDR and three other demographic research centers. The aim of the newsletter is to intensify the dialogue between research and the public. The newsletter is available in German only. more

July 01, 2011 | News | Workshop Call4Papers

The “Lucky Few”?

Today, the first smaller generations are coming of age. Will they fare better because of their smaller size? A workshop on the "shrinking cohort size" will be held October, 4-5 2011. more

April 26, 2011 | Defo News

Augenmerk auf verlässlichen Daten
Nr. 1/2011 von "Demografische Forschung Aus Erster Hand" erhältlich

"Demografische Forschung Aus Erster Hand" is a joint publication of the MPIDR and three other demographic research centers. The aim of the newsletter is to intensify the dialogue between research and the public. The newsletter is available in German only. more

March 18, 2011 | Press Release

Species Protection: Max Planck researchers urge more prominent role for zoos

Zoological gardens breed animals from threatened populations and can thus make a greater contribution towards biodiversity conservation. more

March 07, 2011 | Press Release

Parenthood: Long-term Investment in Happiness

February 15, 2011 | Press Release

Populations-Biologie: Methusalem kontra Eintagsfliege

December 17, 2010 | Defo News

Richtig gemessen
Nr. 4/2010 von "Demografische Forschung Aus Erster Hand" erhältlich

"Demografische Forschung Aus Erster Hand" is a joint publication of the MPIDR and three other demographic research centers. The aim of the newsletter is to intensify the dialogue between research and the public. The newsletter is available in German only. more

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