Summary
Scientists have updated the Doomsday Clock to show that Earth is now 85 seconds away from a hypothetical global catastrophe. This symbolic clock represents how close humanity is to potential disaster due to political tensions and lack of cooperation on major issues.
Key Facts
- The Doomsday Clock is a symbolic clock that shows how close the world is to catastrophe.
- In 2026, scientists set the clock at 85 seconds before midnight.
- Midnight on the clock represents a global disaster or self-destruction.
- The change reflects increasing tensions among major world powers.
- Cooperative efforts to reduce global risks have weakened according to scientists.
- The Doomsday Clock is updated by a group of scientists to express global dangers.
