Atomic scientists set 'Doomsday Clock' closer to midnight than ever

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists set the clock to 85 seconds before midnight, the theoretical point of annihilation.

Twisted oxide crystals show how atomic patterns alone can trap or repel electrons

It has been revealed that simply twisting and stacking two layers of oxide crystals can allow the atomic arrangement itself ...

Doomsday Clock 2026: Scientists set new time

The new Doomsday Clock time has been set by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. Here’s what it means.
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

PRESS RELEASE: It is 85 seconds to midnight

At the 2026 Doomsday Clock announcement, the Bulletin’s Science and Security Board moved the Doomsday Clock forward from 89 seconds to 85 seconds to midnight, citing a failure in global leadership.

'Doomsday Clock' moves closer to midnight over threats from nuclear weapons, climate change and AI

Earth is closer than it's ever been to destruction as Russia, China, the U.S. and other countries become "increasingly ...