Doomsday Clock
The Doomsday Clock is a symbolic representation of the world's proximity to catastrophic events. It is maintained by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. The clock's time reflects global threats, particularly nuclear risks and climate change. Established in 1947, it serves as a warning. The closer the hands are to midnight, the greater the perceived danger to humanity.
The Doomsday Clock moved four seconds closer to midnight in January, from 89 to 85 seconds, marking the closest humanity has ever been to self-destruction. The warning by...
February 9, 2026