Saurav Gupta
The Doomsday Clock is at its closest ever – just 90 seconds to midnight, signaling unprecedented danger.
Alarming concerns over a new nuclear arms race, the Ukraine conflict, and climate change have prompted scientists to extend the clock.
Since 2007, the clock considers man-made risks like climate change and AI, with China, Russia, and the US contributing to the heightened risk of nuclear war.
The lack of action on climate change, misuse of biological tech, and AI risks further escalate global threats.
J. Robert Oppenheimer created the Doomsday Clock in 1947 to warn against nuclear destruction, adjusted 25 times since.
Escalating nuclear arms race and the Ukraine war increase the risk of nuclear attacks and geopolitical tensions.
Noteworthy adjustments include the 1949 Soviet nuclear bomb (3 minutes) and the 1953 US hydrogen bomb test (2 minutes).
The clock now stands at 90 seconds, urging global cooperation and swift action to avert disaster.