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- Not very far, according to the Doomsday Clock, which has been metaphorically ticking since 1947. Its hands now sit at 90 seconds to midnight—closer than they’ve ever been. This morning, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists reset the clock based on how close it believes the world is to disaster, with midnight symbolizing doomsday.
www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/is-the-apocalypse-near-the-doomsday-clock-ticks-closer-180981498/
Jan 23, 2024 · The decision to keep the clock at the same time this year is largely due to ongoing concerns about the war in Ukraine, the Israel-Gaza conflict, the potential of a nuclear arms race, and the...
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Jan 23, 2024 · The Doomsday Clock - which shows how symbolically close the world is to nuclear Armageddon - is to remain at 90 seconds to midnight. Scientists have listed reasons for keeping its hands the...
Jan 23, 2024 · Today, we once again set the Doomsday Clock at 90 seconds to midnight because humanity continues to face an unprecedented level of danger. Our decision should not be taken as a sign that the international security situation has eased.
Jan 23, 2024 · The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists unveiled its latest reading of the Doomsday clock on Tuesday morning, signaling how close humanity is to global catastrophe.
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Jan 25, 2023 · In 2023, the update occurred on Tuesday, Jan. 24, marking the first time we've heard from the Bulletin team since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which pushed the clock closer to midnight.
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Jan 23, 2024 · The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists announced on Jan. 23 that the hands of the Doomsday Clock will remain at 90 seconds to midnight—the closest it has ever been to apocalypse. Every year, the Bulletin determines how much metaphorical time we have to avert catastrophe for humankind.
Jan 24, 2023 · This morning, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists reset the clock based on how close it believes the world is to disaster, with midnight symbolizing doomsday. The group takes into account...
