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Doomsday Clock, Atomic Scientists

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. That is four seconds closer than it was set last year. The Chicago-based nonprofit created the clock in 1947 during ‍the Cold War tensions that followed World War Two to warn the public about how close humankind was to destroying the world.

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These scientists say the world is closer than ever to 'doomsday'

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

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

Atomic scientists set their "Doomsday Clock" on Tuesday closer than ever to midnight, citing aggressive behavior by nuclear powers Russia, China and the United States, fraying nuclear arms control, co...

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Doomsday Clock 2026 LIVE as scientists update 'end of world' announcement

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Doomsday Clock 2026: Scientists set new time

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‘Doomsday Clock’ moves closer than EVER to midnight in apocalyptic warning amid growing threat of nuclear war & rogue AI

In recent years, the mounting risk of WW3 and the unchecked rise of AI have all deepened the sense of impending doom.

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'Doomsday Clock' moves to 85 seconds to midnight as global tensions rise

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'Doomsday Clock' moves closer to midnight, a year into Trump term

Physics World

NPL unveils miniature atomic fountain clock

Smaller version Illustration of a conventional atomic fountain clock (left) next to NPL’s miniature atomic fountain clock. (Courtesy: NPL) A miniature version of an atomic fountain clock has been unveiled by researchers at the UK’s National Physical Laboratory (NPL).

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Optical atomic clock combines single-ion accuracy and multi-ion stability

This has now paved the way for a multi-ion optical ytterbium clock that combines the high accuracy of single-ion clocks with the improved stability of multi-ion operation. The new atomic species is also very well suited as a multi-qubit for quantum information, as the quantum states can be manipulated extremely precisely using laser radiation.

Yahoo

MIT and Harvard break quantum limit with world’s most accurate optical clock

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. MIT and Harvard scientists have built the world’s most precise optical clock, surpassing the quantum limit with entangled atoms and quantum amplification. (CREDIT: Ryley McConkey ...

Popular Science

World’s most accurate clock requires a 2-mile laser beam

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The ongoing race to create the next generation of hyperaccurate ...

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Measuring the singularity with AI World Clocks

Did you know that one of the most common tests of cognitive function is asking the patient to draw a clock? Whether or not they mess it up, and in what way, can be indicative of any number of impairing disorders. I'm not qualified to diagnose humans, much ...

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Scientists Just Discovered a Quantum Physics Loophole—And It Could Finally Unlock Interstellar Travel

Atomic clocks will only see a loss of 1 second in accuracy over a period of 10 million years. They are used in multiple ways, including the GPS in your car. Now researchers have found a way to bypass the laws of quantum physics and create a vastly more ...