The Doomsday Clock, a symbolic measure of humanity's proximity to catastrophic destruction, has been set at 89 seconds to midnight—the closest it has ever been, symbolizing humanity's shortest margin from potential catastrophe since the clock's creation.

Douglas McIntyre explains the history and significance of the Doomsday Clock, which was recently set to 89 seconds to midnight—the closest ever. Originally created by atomic scientists, the clock now reflects growing concerns about climate change,

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Iconic Doomsday Clock moves one second closer to midnight as global existential threats rage. Clock factors include nuclear weapons, climate crisis, artificial intelligence, infectious diseases, and conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.

The Doomsday Clock is closer to midnight than ever before. What does it mean? How is this determined? Can the clock be wound back?

The Doomsday Clock has been updated to reflected that we are closer to the end of the world. Learn more about the metaphorical clock.

The metaphorical clock on the University of Chicago campus ticked forward to 89 seconds to midnight, the closest it has been since it was created in 1947.

Earth is moving closer to destruction, a science-oriented advocacy group said Tuesday as it advanced its famous “Doomsday Clock” to 89 seconds till midnight, the closest it has ever been.

In a statement outlining the change, the Board highlighted three main reasons for “moving the Doomsday Clock from 90 seconds to 89 seconds to midnight.” These include ongoing nuclear risks, accelerating climate disasters, and emerging biological and technological dangers.

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