India, Nov. 4 -- A 1960 scientific study has predicted a strange mathematical milestone for November 13, 2026, suggesting that the world's population would approach infinity if historical growth continued.

The research by physicist Heinz von Foerster and his colleagues is attracting renewed attention alongside alleged predictions by Baba Vanga, Nostradamus, and other famous figures about humanity's future.

But do these predictions really suggest that the world is approaching its end? Here's what the study and famous doomsday prophecies actually say.

What Did the 1960 Scientific Study Predict About the End of the World?

Published in Science on November 4, 1960, the paper Doomsday: Friday, 13 November, A.D. 2026 was written by Heinz von...