What happens when the Doomsday clock goes forward?

When the clock was created in 1947, the world’s threats were the growing threat of nuclear weapons following World War II.

Doomsday Clock 2026: Scientists set new time

At the dawn of the nuclear age, scientists created the Doomsday Clock as a symbolic representation of how close humanity is to destroying the world. On Tuesday, nearly eight decades later, the clock ...

Doomsday Clock 2026 Update: Prediction Shows When World Will Self-Destruct

In addition to nuclear and climate risks, the scientists warned of potential misuse of biotechnology and artificial ...

'Failure of leadership:' Doomsday Clock head explains current setting

USA TODAY asked Alexandra Bell, the president and CEO of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, a few questions about the Doomsday Clock.