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Genes and Their Role in Aging
An intriguing look at the interplay among stress resistance, aging, and longevity.
Are We Approaching the Upper Bounds of Human Lifespan?
There is considerable debate about methodology for analyzing mortality data sets, and this piece uses a data-centric approach to studying mortality curves.
Plugging the Cyber Security Breaches
High-profile data breaches are leading companies to take out an increasing amount of cyber insurance. This feature explores the size and scope of this burgeoning market, and highlights some challenges faced by actuaries in this space.
Plus the debut of a new column focused on the Academy in its 50th year, puzzles, and more.