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Doomsday Clock Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists A series of illustrated clock faces show the changing setting of the Doomsday Clock from 1947 to 2026, with each clock's hands approaching midnight to symbolize global existential threats. Below each clock, text explains the number of minutes or seconds to midnight for that year and the world events influencing each setting, such as nuclear arms races, treaties, climate change, and geopolitical tensions.
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Doomsday Clock, set to 85 seconds before midnight, January 27, 2026. The Bulletin...
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Members of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists stand for a photo on January 24,...
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The Doomsday Clock has changed multiple times since 1947.
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