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'Doomsday Clock' signals existential threats of nuclear war, climate disasters and AI

Science educator Bill Nye looks at the "Doomsday Clock," shortly before the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists announces the latest decision on the "Doomsday Clock" minute hand, Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, at the National Press Club Broadcast Center, in Washington. Jacquelyn Martin/AP hide caption

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World

'Doomsday Clock' signals existential threats of nuclear war, climate disasters and AI

Earth, for the second year running, is nearing apocalypse, a science-oriented advocacy group said, pointing to its famous "Doomsday Clock" that shows 90 seconds till midnight.

Thursday

The End May Be Nearer: Doomsday Clock Moves Within 100 Seconds Of Midnight

The Doomsday Clock reads 100 seconds to midnight, a decision made by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists that was announced Thursday. The clock is intended to represent the danger of global catastrophe. Eva Hambach/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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National Security

The End May Be Nearer: Doomsday Clock Moves Within 100 Seconds Of Midnight

The two-minute warning that had held over the past two years has now shrunk to 100 seconds before midnight on the Doomsday Clock set by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists.

Thursday

Thursday

The Doomsday Clock Is Reset: Closest To Midnight Since The 1950s

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists announced during a news conference Thursday that its advisory group is moving the Doomsday Clock 30 seconds closer to midnight. Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists hide caption

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The Two-Way

The Doomsday Clock Is Reset: Closest To Midnight Since The 1950s

Criticizing President Trump, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists sees increased risk in dangers to humanity, from the proliferation of nuclear weapons to climate change.

Tuesday